I Passed for White (1960)
I look white... I married white... Now I must live with a secret that can destroy us both!
A young woman falls in love and marries, but withholds from her husband information about her family.
Director: Fred M. Wilcox
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: March 18, 1960
Cast
- Sonya Wilde - Bernice Lee
- James Franciscus - Rick Leyton
- Patricia Michon - Sally Roberts
- Elizabeth Council - Ann Leyton
- Griffin Crafts - Mr. Leyton
- Isabel Cooley - Bertha
- Jimmy Lydon - Jay Morgan
- Thomas Browne Henry - Dr. Merritt
- Max Mellinger - Mr. Gordon
- Phyllis Cole - Nurse
Screenplay
- Fred M. Wilcox (Screenplay)
- Mary Hastings Bradley (Novel)
- Reba Lee (Novel)
Music: John Williams
Cinematography: George J. Folsey
Production: Fred M. Wilcox Enterprises Inc.
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Social Commentary and Reflection
Keywords
racism, biracial, passing for white
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is I Passed for White about?
- A young woman falls in love and marries, but withholds from her husband information about her family.
- Who directed I Passed for White?
- I Passed for White was directed by Fred M. Wilcox.
- Who stars in I Passed for White?
- I Passed for White stars Sonya Wilde, James Franciscus, Patricia Michon, Elizabeth Council, Griffin Crafts, Isabel Cooley.
- How long is I Passed for White?
- I Passed for White has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is I Passed for White?
- I Passed for White is a Drama film.
- Where was I Passed for White produced?
- I Passed for White was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of I Passed for White?
- The themes of I Passed for White include: Social Commentary and Reflection.