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The Boy with Green Hair (1948)

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.

  • Drama
  • Comedy
  • Family

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Pat O'BrienPat O'BrienGramp Fry
  • Photo of Robert RyanRobert RyanDr. Evans
  • Photo of Barbara HaleBarbara HaleMiss Brand
  • Photo of Dean StockwellDean StockwellPeter
  • Photo of Richard LyonRichard LyonMichael
  • Photo of Walter CatlettWalter CatlettThe King
  • Photo of Samuel S. HindsSamuel S. HindsDr. R.T. Knudson
  • Photo of Regis ToomeyRegis ToomeyMr. Davis
  • Photo of Charles MeredithCharles MeredithMr. Piper
  • Photo of David ClarkeDavid ClarkeBarber

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