Lost Boundaries(1949)
The True Story Of A Family Who Lived A Lie For Twenty Years!
Lost Boundaries Synopsis
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.
Lost Boundaries (1949) is a drama film directed by Alfred L. Werker, released on July 2, 1949 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Beatrice Pearson, Mel Ferrer, Susan Douglas and Robert A. Dunn. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 12 ratings.
- Director:
- Alfred L. Werker
- Writers:
- Eugene Ling, Charles Palmer, Virginia Shaler
- Producers:
- Louis De Rochemont
- Cinematographer:
- William Miller
- Production:
- RD-DR Productions, Louis de Rochemont Associates
- Status:
- Released
Lost Boundaries Cast & Crew
Main cast
Beatrice Pearson
as Marcia Carter
Mel Ferrer
as Dr. Scott Mason Carter
Susan Douglas
as Shelly Carter
- Robert A. Dunn
Robert A. Dunn
as Rev. John Taylor
Richard Hylton
as Howard 'Howie' Carter
Grace Coppin
as Mrs. Mitchell
Carleton Carpenter
as Andy
Canada Lee
as Lt. 'Dixie' Thompson
- Royal Beal
Royal Beal
as Det. Staples
William Greaves
as Arthur 'Art' Cooper
Emory Richardson
as Dr. Charles Frederick Howard (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Alfred L. Werker, written by Eugene Ling, Charles Palmer and Virginia Shaler, produced by Louis De Rochemont.
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Lost Boundaries Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 12 ratings.
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Lost Boundaries – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Lost Boundaries online?
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Lost Boundaries (1949) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Lost Boundaries?
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The main cast of Lost Boundaries (1949) includes Beatrice Pearson, Mel Ferrer, Susan Douglas, Robert A. Dunn and Richard Hylton. The film was directed by Alfred L. Werker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Lost Boundaries released?
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Lost Boundaries was released on July 2, 1949 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is Lost Boundaries worth watching?
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Lost Boundaries (1949) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 12 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.