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Lost Boundaries (1949)
Not Rated
99 min | Drama

Lost Boundaries (1949)

Not Rated

99 min | Drama

This story is a true account of the lives of Scott and Marsha Carter. Having graduated from medical school, Scott Carter, a fair-skinned African American, marries Marsha Mitchell and moves to Georgia. When he arrives at the black clinic in...See moreThis story is a true account of the lives of Scott and Marsha Carter. Having graduated from medical school, Scott Carter, a fair-skinned African American, marries Marsha Mitchell and moves to Georgia. When he arrives at the black clinic in Georgia, he discovers that the job must inconveniently go to a Southerner. Discussions between two nurses at this clinic suggest that Scott's light skin may have some bearing on the decision not to hire him. Defeated but not conquered, Scott returns to Massachusetts to live with his in-laws until he can get employment. He tries unsuccessfully to obtain employment as an African American. Because Marsha is pregnant, Scott decides to take a job at Portsmouth Hospital, but he reluctantly does so as a white man. While there, he manages to save the life of Dr. Bracket, who encourages him to take a postion in Keenham, New Hampshire. Scott decides to continue "passing" for white. In Keenham, Dr. Scott Carter proves to be quite a success for the town. For twenty years, Dr. and Mrs. Carter live peacefully in Keenham with son, Howard and daughter, Shelley. All goes well until Scott and Howard decide to enter the military during World War II. When Scott applies for officer status with the Navy, an investigation reveals his black heritage, and he is barred from receiving a commission. Written by Broncine G. Carter See less

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33 cast members

Name	Known for
Beatrice Pearson Marcia Carter Marcia Carter See fewer	Force of Evil (1948)
Mel Ferrer Dr. Scott Mason Carter Dr. Scott Mason Carter See fewer	Lili (1953)
Susan Douglas Rubes Shelly Carter (as Susan Douglas) Shelly Carter (as Susan Douglas) See fewer	Five (1951)
Robert A. Dunn Rev. John Taylor (as Rev. Robert A. Dunn) Rev. John Taylor (as Rev. Robert A. Dunn) See fewer	Walk East on Beacon! (1952)
Richard Hylton Howard 'Howie' Carter Howard 'Howie' Carter See fewer	The Secret of Convict Lake (1951)
Grace Coppin Mrs. Mitchell Mrs. Mitchell See fewer	So Young, So Bad (1950)
Carleton Carpenter Andy Andy See fewer	The Whistle at Eaton Falls (1951)
Seth Arnold Clint Adams Clint Adams See fewer	The Ford Theatre Hour (1948)
Wendell Holmes Mr. Morris Mitchell Mr. Morris Mitchell See fewer	Leave It to Beaver (1957)
Parker Fennelly Alvin Tupper Alvin Tupper See fewer	The Trouble with Harry (1955)
Ralph Riggs Loren Tucker Loren Tucker See fewer	The Ford Theatre Hour (1948)
William Greaves Arthur 'Art' Cooper Arthur 'Art' Cooper See fewer	Symbiopsychotaxiplasm: Take One (1968)
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Leigh Whipper Janitor Janitor See fewer	Of Mice and Men (1939)
Morton Stevens Dr. Walter Brackett Dr. Walter Brackett See fewer	Man Against Crime (1949)
Maurice Ellis Dr. Cashman Dr. Cashman See fewer	Robert Montgomery Presents (1950)
Alexander Campbell Mr. Bigelow Mr. Bigelow See fewer	Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
Edwin Cooper Baggage Man Baggage Man See fewer	The Defenders (1961)
Royal Beal Det. Staples Det. Staples See fewer	Anatomy of a Murder (1959)
Canada Lee Lt. 'Dixie' Thompson Lt. 'Dixie' Thompson See fewer	Lifeboat (1944)
Margaret Barker Nurse Richmond (uncredited) Nurse Richmond (uncredited) See fewer	The Doctors (1963)
Valerie Black Receptionist (uncredited) Receptionist (uncredited) See fewer	Beware (1946)
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John Glendinning Lt. Lacey (uncredited) Lt. Lacey (uncredited) See fewer	Lights Out (1946)
Nancy Heye Mrs. Compton (uncredited) Mrs. Compton (uncredited) See fewer
Peter Hobbs Eddie Clark (uncredited) Eddie Clark (uncredited) See fewer	The Man with Two Brains (1983)
Peggy Kimber Joan (uncredited) Joan (uncredited) See fewer
Horace Mitchell Horace Durgin (uncredited) Horace Durgin (uncredited) See fewer	Frozen (2009)
Lee Nugent Nurse Sullivan (uncredited) Nurse Sullivan (uncredited) See fewer	Lights Out (1946)
Patricia Quinn O'Hara Mrs. Taylor (uncredited) Mrs. Taylor (uncredited) See fewer	Pulitzer Prize Playhouse (1950)
Emory Richardson Dr. Charles Frederick Howard (uncredited) Dr. Charles Frederick Howard (uncredited) See fewer	Beware (1946)
Bill Wendell Mr. Parsons (uncredited) Mr. Parsons (uncredited) See fewer	Mr. Saturday Night (1992)