

Lost Boundaries
1949-07-02 · 99 min · ★ 6.6
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.
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- Directors
- Alfred L. Werker
- Production companies
- RD-DR Productions, Louis de Rochemont Associates
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Beatrice PearsonMarcia Carter
Mel FerrerDr. Scott Mason Carter
Susan DouglasShelly Carter
Richard HyltonHoward 'Howie' Carter
Grace CoppinMrs. Mitchell
Carleton CarpenterAndy
Canada LeeLt. 'Dixie' Thompson
William GreavesArthur 'Art' Cooper
Emory RichardsonDr. Charles Frederick Howard (uncredited)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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