
Overview
Peter, an orphaned boy, is adopted by Gramp Frye 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.
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Crew
DirectorJoseph Losey
WriterBen Barzman, Alfred Lewis Levitt
Cast

Pat O'Brien
Gramp Fry

Robert Ryan
Dr. Evans

Barbara Hale
Miss Brand

Dean Stockwell
Peter
Richard Lyon
Michael

Walter Catlett
The King

Samuel S. Hinds
Dr. R.T. Knudson

Regis Toomey
Mr. Davis

Charles Meredith
Mr. Piper

David Clarke
Barber

Billy Sheffield
Red
Johnny Calkins
Danny

Teddy Infuhr
Timmy

Dwayne Hickman
Joey

Eilene Janssen
Peggy
Curtis Loys Jackson Jr.
Classmate

Charles Arnt
Mr. Hammond

Russ Tamblyn
Classmate (uncredited)

Dale Robertson
Policeman (uncredited)
Michael Losey
Boy (uncredited)
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Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026



