The Angel Doll
Synopsis
The story of two small town boys from different sides of the tracks: 1950's childhood and self-redemption. Young "Whitey" Black (so called because of a tuft of blanched hair on the left side of his head) lives in poverty with his single mother and ailing, four-year old sister, Sandy. Just across town, young Jerry Barlow lives the advantages of a middle class lifestyle with both parents and his younger brother. When mischief casts Whitey and Jerry into a shared paper route, Jerry quickly learns of Whitey's desire to buy his sister an angel doll for Christmas. Even though no such dolls exist in their hometown, Whitey, Jerry and a host of colorful characters set out in search of Sandy's gift. Along the way, reversals of fortune, theft, prejudice and, ultimately, the boy's friendship opens their eyes to the vastness of the small town around them.
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Keith Carradine
Adult Jerry Barlow
Betsy Brantley
Mary Barlow
Beatrice Bush
Pearl Cumberland
Pat Hingle
Noah Roudabush
Gil Johnson
Jack Barlow
Nick Searcy
Col. Brandeis
Cody Newton
Whitey Black
Michael Welch
Little Jerry Barlow
Diana Scarwid
Fronia Black
Nick Angel
Santa
Don Henderson Baker
Somber Man
Calleigh Crumpler
Emily
John Copeman
Milkman Woodrow Jones
Christian Durango
Randy Clark
Cordereau Dye
Let Cumberland
Kate Finlayson
Pageant Director
Kelly Jones Gabriele
Mrs. Edwards
Lindsey Good
Sandy Black
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alexander Johnston
- Screenplay & Story
- Jerry Bledsoe, Alexander Johnston
- Original Score
- Chris Anderson
- Original Title
- The Angel Doll
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 33m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alexander Johnston
Jerry Bledsoe, Alexander Johnston
Chris Anderson
Matt Ramsey
K. B. Edwards, Pat Hingle, Elaine Johnston, Laura B. Edwards, Jerry Bledsoe
Department Leadership Roster
Matt Ramsey
Editor
Peggy Farrell
Costume Design
Elaine Johnston
Producer
Laura B. Edwards
Producer
Trenton McDevitt
Producer
Alexander Johnston
Writer
Alexander Johnston
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Angel Doll
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What is The Angel Doll about?
The story of two small town boys from different sides of the tracks: 1950's childhood and self-redemption. Young "Whitey" Black (so called because of a tuft of blanched hair on the left side of his head) lives in poverty with his single mother and ailing, four-year old sister, Sandy. Just across town, young Jerry Barlow lives the advantages of a middle class lifestyle with both parents and his younger brother. When mischief casts Whitey and Jerry into a shared paper route, Jerry quickly learns of Whitey's desire to buy his sister an angel doll for Christmas. Even though no such dolls exist in their hometown, Whitey, Jerry and a host of colorful characters set out in search of Sandy's gift. Along the way, reversals of fortune, theft, prejudice and, ultimately, the boy's friendship opens their eyes to the vastness of the small town around them.
Who directed The Angel Doll?
The Angel Doll was directed by Alexander Johnston.
Who stars in The Angel Doll?
The principal cast of The Angel Doll includes Keith Carradine, Betsy Brantley, Beatrice Bush, Pat Hingle, Gil Johnson.
When was The Angel Doll released and how long is it?
The Angel Doll was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 33m.
Who composed the musical score for The Angel Doll?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Angel Doll was composed by Chris Anderson.
Is The Angel Doll based on a book or true story?
The Angel Doll is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Jerry Bledsoe".