Little Boy Lost (1953)

Director:

George Seaton

Writers:

Marghanita Laski (story)
George Seaton (writer)

Release Date:

October 1953 (USA)

Genre:

Drama

Tagline:

STRAIGHT FROM THE HEART (original print ad - all caps)

Plot:

A war correspondent who was stationed in Paris during WW II married a French girl who was murdered by the Nazis...

Plot Keywords:

Orphanage | Catholic Orphanage | Father Son Relationship | Nun | Children

Awards:

Won Golden Globe. Another 1 nomination

Cast

Bing Crosby	...	Bill Wainwright
Claude Dauphin	...	Pierre Verdier
Christian Fourcade	...	Jean (The Little Boy)
Gabrielle Dorziat	...	Mother Superior
Nicole Maurey	...	Lisa Garret
Colette Deréal	...	Nelly
Georgette Anys	...	Madame Quilleboeuf
Henri Letondal	...	Tracing Service Clerk
Michael Moore	...	Attache
Peter Baldwin	...	Lt. Walker

Runtime:

95 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Recording)

Certification:

Finland:S | USA:Approved (PCA #16309) | Sweden:Btl

Filming Locations:

Paris, France

Company:

Paramount Pictures

Trivia:

In a great many of his films, Bing Crosby played lighthearted comedy and musical roles as a singer or songwriter, however he demonstrated a talent as a fine dramatic actor and provides the screen with several highly acclaimed dramatic performances including this one.

Soundtrack:

Kleine Geige sag' Adieu

Crosby at his best!

Why this film has been neglected over the years is hard to understand. This is not quite what you would expect from Crosby in that it is a superb dramatic acting role for him. In my opinion Crosby is more convincing in this film than he was in "The Country Girl."

The story is about an American war reporter who returns to Paris after the war to look for his lost son. Lovely shots of Paris and great acting from all concerned. A real tearjerker from start to finish.

Recently played on Turkish T.V. surely one of the video companies will make this available to the public. Otherwise I would suggest a mass exodus to Turkey, it really is that good!