Lost Boundaries (1949)
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- Not Rated
- 1h 39min
- Drama
- 02 Jul 1949 (USA)
- Movie
- 1 win & 3 nominations.
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Cast
| Beatrice Pearson | ... |
Marcia Carter
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| Mel Ferrer | ... |
Dr. Scott Mason Carter
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| Susan Douglas Rubes | ... |
Shelly Carter
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Robert A. Dunn | ... |
Rev. John Taylor
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| Richard Hylton | ... |
Howard 'Howie' Carter
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Grace Coppin | ... |
Mrs. Mitchell
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| Carleton Carpenter | ... |
Andy
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Seth Arnold | ... |
Clint Adams
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| Wendell Holmes | ... |
Mr. Morris Mitchell
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| Parker Fennelly | ... |
Alvin Tupper
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Ralph Riggs | ... |
Loren Tucker
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| William Greaves | ... |
Arthur 'Art' Cooper
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Rai Sanders | ... |
Dr. Jesse Pridham
(as Rai Saunders)
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Leigh Whipper | ... |
Janitor
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Morton Stevens | ... |
Dr. Walter Brackett
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Maurice Ellis | ... |
Dr. Cashman
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| Alexander Campbell | ... |
Mr. Bigelow
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| Edwin Cooper | ... |
Baggage Man
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| Royal Beal | ... |
Det. Staples
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| Canada Lee | ... |
Lt. 'Dixie' Thompson
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Margaret Barker | ... |
Nurse Richmond (uncredited)
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Valerie Black | ... |
Receptionist (uncredited)
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Francine Everett | ... |
White Girl as Black (uncredited)
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John Gerstad | ... |
George Turner (uncredited)
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John Glendinning | ... |
Lt. Lacey (uncredited)
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Nancy Heye | ... |
Mrs. Compton (uncredited)
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| Peter Hobbs | ... |
Eddie Clark (uncredited)
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Peggy Kimber | ... |
Joan (uncredited)
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Horace Mitchell | ... |
Horace Durgin (uncredited)
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Lee Nugent | ... |
Nurse Sullivan (uncredited)
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Patricia Quinn O'Hara | ... |
Mrs. Taylor (uncredited)
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Emory Richardson | ... |
Dr. Charles Frederick Howard (uncredited)
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Bill Wendell | ... |
Mr. Parsons (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Alfred L. Werker | ||
Written by
| Ormonde Dekay Jr. | ... | (additional dialogue) (as Ormonde de Kay) |
| Maxime Furlaud | ... | (additional dialogue) |
| Eugene Ling | ... | (screenplay) |
| Charles Palmer | ... | (adaptation) |
| Virginia Shaler | ... | (screenplay) |
| William L. White | ... | (article: "Document of a New Hampshire Family") |
Produced by
| Louis De Rochemont | ... | producer (as Louis de Rochemont) |
| Borden Mace | ... | associate producer |
| Lothar Wolff | ... | associate producer |
Music by
| Louis Applebaum | ||
Cinematography by
| William Miller | ... | director of photography (as William J. Miller) |
Editing by
| Angelo Ross | ||
Editorial Department
| Dave Kummins | ... | chief film editor (as David Kummins) |
Art Direction by
| Herbert Andrews | ||
Makeup Department
| Fred Carlton Ryle | ... | makeup artist (as Fred Ryle) |
Production Management
| Percy Ikerd | ... | unit manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| George Ackerson | ... | assistant director |
| John Gerstad | ... | assistant director |
| Horace Hough | ... | assistant director |
Art Department
| Fred Ballmeyer | ... | properties |
Sound Department
| Hugh McDowell Jr. | ... | sound (as Hugh McDowell) |
| Tony Vaccaro | ... | sound recordist (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Arthur Maher | ... | chief electrician |
| William Nallon | ... | head grip |
Music Department
| Jack Shaindlin | ... | musical director |
Additional Crew
| Bill Colleran | ... | assistant: Louis de Rochemont |
| William Joyce | ... | production staff (uncredited) |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Film Classics (1949) (United States) (theatrical)
- International Film Renters Ltd. (1949) (United Kingdom) (theatrical)
- Triangel Produksjon A/S (1950) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Warner Home Video (1998) (United States) (VHS)
- Warner Home Video (2009) (United States) (DVD)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
This story is a true account of the lives of Scott and Marsha Carter. Having graduated from medical school, Scott Carter, a fair-skinned African American, marries Marsha Mitchell and moves to Georgia. When he arrives at the black clinic in Georgia, he discovers that the job must inconveniently go to a Southerner. Discussions between two nurses at this clinic suggest that Scott's light skin may have some bearing on the decision not to hire him. Defeated but not conquered, Scott returns to Massachusetts to live with his in-laws until he can get employment. He tries unsuccessfully to obtain employment as an African American. Because Marsha is pregnant, Scott decides to take a job at Portsmouth Hospital, but he reluctantly does so as a white man. While there, he manages to save the life of Dr. Bracket, who encourages him to take a postion in Keenham, New Hampshire. Scott decides to continue "passing" for white. In Keenham, Dr. Scott Carter proves to be quite a success for the town. For twenty years, Dr. and Mrs. Carter live peacefully in Keenham with son, Howard and daughter, Shelley. All goes well until Scott and Howard decide to enter the military during World War II. When Scott applies for officer status with the Navy, an investigation reveals his black heritage, and he is barred from receiving a commission. Written by Broncine G. Carter |
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| Taglines | "Why didn't they tell me I'm a Negro?" See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Box Office
| Budget | $250,000 (estimated) |
Did You Know?
| Trivia | Based on the lives of Albert and Thyra Johnston, who lived in New Hampshire in the 1930s and '40s. See more » |
| Goofs | When Art Cooper is talking about being eligible to be only a Naval Steward's Mate (because he's Black), the shadow of a boom mike is visible on the back of the couch he's sitting on. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in Classified X (2007). See more » |
| Soundtracks | I Wouldn't Mind See more » |