Lost Boundaries
“The True Story Of A Family Who Lived A Lie For Twenty Years!”
Synopsis
A light-skinned African-American family are "passing" in an all-white New England town. When the truth comes out, the more prejudiced neighbors demand their expulsion from the community.
Top Cast
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Beatrice Pearson
Marcia Carter
Mel Ferrer
Dr. Scott Mason Carter
Susan Douglas
Shelly Carter
Robert A. Dunn
Rev. John Taylor
Richard Hylton
Howard 'Howie' Carter
Grace Coppin
Mrs. Mitchell
Carleton Carpenter
Andy
Canada Lee
Lt. 'Dixie' Thompson
Royal Beal
Det. Staples
William Greaves
Arthur 'Art' Cooper
Emory Richardson
Dr. Charles Frederick Howard (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 2, 1949
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred L. Werker
- Screenplay & Story
- Eugene Ling, Virginia Shaler
- Original Score
- Louis Applebaum
- Original Title
- Lost Boundaries
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- RD-DR Productions, Louis de Rochemont Associates
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred L. Werker
Eugene Ling, Virginia Shaler, Charles Palmer
Louis Applebaum
William Miller
Angelo Ross
Louis De Rochemont
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred L. Werker
Director
William Miller
Director of Photography
Angelo Ross
Editor
Louis De Rochemont
Producer
Eugene Ling
Screenplay
Virginia Shaler
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Lost Boundaries
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Lost Boundaries about?
A light-skinned African-American family are "passing" in an all-white New England town. When the truth comes out, the more prejudiced neighbors demand their expulsion from the community.
Who directed Lost Boundaries?
Lost Boundaries was directed by Alfred L. Werker.
Who stars in Lost Boundaries?
The principal cast of Lost Boundaries includes Beatrice Pearson, Mel Ferrer, Susan Douglas, Robert A. Dunn, Richard Hylton.
When was Lost Boundaries released and how long is it?
Lost Boundaries was released in 1949 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Lost Boundaries?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Lost Boundaries was composed by Louis Applebaum.