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Feature film — 1948

The Boy with Green Hair (1948)

6.21h 22mDrama — Comedy — Family

Peter, an orphaned boy, is adopted by Gramp Frye after his parents are killed in Europe while doing war relief work. The boy feels safe with his new caretaker, but when he is taunted for being an orphan, he gets demoralized. The next day Peter wakes up with green hair. Embarrassed and further ridiculed, Peter seeks solace in a nearby forest. To his surprise, he finds other orphans in the woods, who encourage him to spread news of the injustices of war.

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A high-signal pick with 69 votes.

RKO Radio Pictures

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Director: Joseph Losey

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Cast & crew

Pat O'Brien as Gramp Fry

Pat O'Brien

Gramp Fry

Robert Ryan as Dr. Evans

Robert Ryan

Dr. Evans

Barbara Hale as Miss Brand

Barbara Hale

Miss Brand

Dean Stockwell as Peter

Dean Stockwell

Peter

R

Richard Lyon

Michael

Walter Catlett as The King

Walter Catlett

The King

Samuel S. Hinds as Dr. R.T. Knudson

Samuel S. Hinds

Dr. R.T. Knudson

Regis Toomey as Mr. Davis

Regis Toomey

Mr. Davis

Charles Meredith as Mr. Piper

Charles Meredith

Mr. Piper

David Clarke as Barber

David Clarke

Barber

Billy Sheffield as Red

Billy Sheffield

Red

J

Johnny Calkins

Danny

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