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DRAMA . 1949 . 1h 39m . 6.4/10

Lost Boundaries_

"The True Story Of A Family Who Lived A Lie For Twenty Years!"

A light-skinned African-American family are "passing" in an all-white New England town. When the truth comes out, the more prejudiced neighbors demand their expulsion from the community.

Starring Beatrice Pearson, Mel Ferrer, Susan Douglas
6.4/10
Rating
1h 39m
Runtime
1949
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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The True Story Of A Family Who Lived A Lie For Twenty Years!

A light-skinned African-American family are "passing" in an all-white New England town. When the truth comes out, the more prejudiced neighbors demand their expulsion from the community.

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Cast
Beatrice Pearson stars as Marcia Carter in Lost Boundaries.
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Year context
Lost Boundaries was released 77 years ago in 1949.
Overview
A light-skinned African-American family are "passing" in an all-white New England town. When the truth comes out, the more prejudiced neighbors demand their ...
Lost Boundaries is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 39m.

CAST (11)

Beatrice Pearson
Beatrice Pearson
Marcia Carter
Mel Ferrer
Mel Ferrer
Dr. Scott Mason Carter
Susan Douglas
Susan Douglas
Shelly Carter
RA
Robert A. Dunn
Rev. John Taylor
Richard Hylton
Richard Hylton
Howard 'Howie' Carter
Grace Coppin
Grace Coppin
Mrs. Mitchell
Carleton Carpenter
Carleton Carpenter
Andy
Canada Lee
Canada Lee
Lt. 'Dixie' Thompson
RB
Royal Beal
Det. Staples
William Greaves
William Greaves
Arthur 'Art' Cooper
Emory Richardson
Emory Richardson
Dr. Charles Frederick Howard (uncredited)

DETAILS

Release
Status
Released
Runtime
99 min (1h 39m)
Country
Rating
6.4/10 (11 votes)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is Lost Boundaries about?
A light-skinned African-American family are "passing" in an all-white New England town. When the truth comes out, the more prejudiced neighbors demand their expulsion from the community.
How long is Lost Boundaries?
Lost Boundaries has a runtime of 99 minutes (1h 39m).
Who stars in Lost Boundaries?
The cast of Lost Boundaries includes Beatrice Pearson, Mel Ferrer, Susan Douglas, Robert A. Dunn, Richard Hylton.
What is the rating of Lost Boundaries?
Lost Boundaries has a rating of 6.4 out of 10 based on 11 votes on TMDB.

GENRES (1)

Drama
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