The Quiet One (1948)

A documentary account of the rehabilitation at the Wiltwyck School of an emotionally disturbed Black boy who is unwanted, misunderstood, and inwardly tortured.

Director:

Sidney Meyers

Writers:

James Agee (commentary and dialogue), Helen Levitt,

Stars:

Gary Merrill, Donald Thompson, Clarence Cooper

Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview:
Gary Merrill	...	Narrator (voice)
Donald Thompson	...	Donald Peters
Clarence Cooper	...	The counselor
Sadie Stockton	...	The grandmother
Estelle Evans	...	The mother
Paul Baucum	...	The stepfather

Storyline

The story of a lonely young boy growing up in Harlem. Using a semi-documentary technique, the film-makers realistically capture the hostile environment which leads the boy to delinquency. The youth is sent to Wiltwyck School for rehabilitation, where a psychiatrist and counselor try to break through the wall of silence which the boy uses to hide his fear and bitterness.

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Plot Keywords:

boy | rehabilitation | psychiatrist | fear | bitterness | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1948 (USA)

Also Known As:

Den tavse

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Film Documents

Technical Specs

Runtime:

65 min

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

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