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The Boy with Green Hair

The Boy with Green Hair

Please don't tell why his hair turned green!

19486.21h 22m

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.

Directed by Joseph Losey
Written by Ben Barzman, Alfred Lewis Levitt, Betzi Beaton
Produced by Stephen Ames, Adrian Scott
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Top Cast

Pat O'Brien

Pat O'Brien

Gramp Fry

Robert Ryan

Robert Ryan

Dr. Evans

Barbara Hale

Barbara Hale

Miss Brand

Dean Stockwell

Dean Stockwell

Peter

Richard Lyon

Richard Lyon

Michael

Walter Catlett

Walter Catlett

The King

Samuel S. Hinds

Samuel S. Hinds

Dr. R.T. Knudson

Regis Toomey

Regis Toomey

Mr. Davis

Charles Meredith

Charles Meredith

Mr. Piper

David Clarke

David Clarke

Barber

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About The Boy with Green Hair

The Boy with Green Hair is a drama, comedy, family film released in 1948 exploring themes of hair. Directed by Joseph Losey, it stars Pat O'Brien, Robert Ryan, Barbara Hale. 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.

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