Storyline

Peter (Dean Stockwell), an orphaned boy, is adopted by Gramp Frye (Pat O'Brien) 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.

Plot Keywords

young boy, adoptive father, doctor, orphan, townsperson, endearing, quirky, fascinating, small town, police station, woods, school, barbershop, war, adoption, mysticism, paranoia, prejudice, running away, metamorphosis, underdog, quest, 1940s

Short Review

It's a nice picture. It hits at bigotry, it pleads for war's forgotten victims, and certainly, Dean Stockwell's a most appealing young actor.

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Streaming Service

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