The Boy with Green Hair (1948)

6.2/10 82 min Drama Comedy Family

Overview

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.

Cast

Pat O'Brien

Gramp Fry

Robert Ryan

Dr. Evans

Barbara Hale

Miss Brand

Dean Stockwell

Peter

Walter Catlett

The King

Samuel S. Hinds

Dr. R.T. Knudson

Regis Toomey

Mr. Davis

Charles Meredith

Mr. Piper

David Clarke

Barber

Billy Sheffield

Red

Teddy Infuhr

Timmy

Dwayne Hickman

Joey

Eilene Janssen

Peggy

Charles Arnt

Mr. Hammond

Russ Tamblyn

Classmate (uncredited)

Dale Robertson

Policeman (uncredited)

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