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Lost Boundaries

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Movie Info

Scott Carter (Mel Ferrer) is an African-American doctor who is eager to serve his community by working at a black hospital. However, he encounters unexpected opposition when his light skin color results in him being mistaken for a white man. At the urging of his in-laws, Carter and his similarly pale wife, Marcia (Beatrice Pearson), begin to masquerade as white to more easily find their place in a fiercely segregated society. This shocking story is based on real events.

Genre:

drama
Original Language:

English
Director:

Alfred L. Werker
Producer:

Louis De Rochemont
Writer:

Eugene Ling, Virginia Shaler
Release Date (Streaming):

Dec 3, 2013
Runtime:

1h 39m
Production Co:

Louis De Rochemont Associates

Cast & Crew

Beatrice Pearson
Marcia Carter

Mel Ferrer
Scott Mason Carter

Richard Hylton
Howard "Howie" Carter

Susan Rubes
Shelly Carter

Robert A. Dunn
Rev. John Taylor

Grace Coppin
Mrs. Mitchell

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Critic Reviews for Lost Boundaries

All Critics (5) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (3) | Rotten (2)

Viewed as emotional entertainment, as social enlightenment or both, it is one of the most effective pictures that we are likely to have this year.

March 25, 2006 | Full Review…

Bosley Crowther
New York Times
[The film] is truly one of humane ideals and skillful workmanship.

December 9, 2020 | Full Review…

Mike Waldman
Pittsburgh Courier
A generally inadequate treatment of the subject. A pity, in view of the magnificent job it might have done.

July 28, 2020 | Full Review…

Al Andersen
Baltimore Afro-American
It is a cancer because it has one missing ingredient. That ingredient is Negro pride.

October 30, 2019 | Full Review…

Robert Ellis
California Eagle
Daring for its time, when viewed today it seems tame.

May 19, 2006 | Rating: B | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
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