Lost Boundaries
The True Story Of A Family Who Lived A Lie For Twenty Years!
1949 · 99 min · ★ 6.6 · Drama
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.
Directed by Alfred L. Werker · Written by Eugene Ling
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Beatrice Pearson Marcia Carter -
Mel Ferrer Dr. Scott Mason Carter -
Susan Douglas Shelly Carter - R Robert A. Dunn Rev. John Taylor
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Richard Hylton Howard 'Howie' Carter -
Grace Coppin Mrs. Mitchell -
Carleton Carpenter Andy -
Canada Lee Lt. 'Dixie' Thompson - R Royal Beal Det. Staples
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William Greaves Arthur 'Art' Cooper -
Emory Richardson Dr. Charles Frederick Howard (uncredited)
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