Directed by: Alfred L. Werker

Synopsis: Based on a true story. Dr. Scott Carter (Mel Ferrer) and his family, fair skinned African Americans, deal with prejudice in a small New England town when their background is revealed.

Purr Blurs: The Carter family owns a black cat which is only seen once walking at the top of the stairs and then running down in front of daughter Shelly (Susan Douglas). Shelly answers the phone as the cat runs toward the camera.

A white cat belonging to Rev. John Taylor (Robert A. Dunn) is seen beneath his desk as he talks to Scott’s wife, Marcia (Beatrice Pearson).

Final Mewsings: Cats are color blind (both literally and figuratively).

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