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The Decision of Christopher Blake

The Decision of Christopher Blake

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RomanceDrama

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A young boy begins to have fantasies when he learns his parents are planning to divorce. Director Peter Godfrey's 1948 drama stars Ted Donaldson, Alexis Smith, Robert Douglas, Cecil Kellaway, John Hoyt, Mary Wickes and Harry Davenport.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

75 mins

Rating

3.5/10

Release Date

23 December 1948

Country

United States of America

Cast

Alexis Smith

Alexis Smith

Evelyn Blake

Robert Douglas

Robert Douglas

Ken Blake

Cecil Kellaway

Cecil Kellaway

Judge Alexander Adamson

Ted Donaldson

Ted Donaldson

Christopher Blake

John Hoyt

John Hoyt

Mr. Caldwell

Harry Davenport

Harry Davenport

Courtroom Attendant

Mary Wickes

Mary Wickes

Clara

Lois Maxwell

Lois Maxwell

Miss McIntyre (uncredited)

Charles Middleton

Charles Middleton

President in Dream (uncredited)

Art Baker

Art Baker

Mr. Kurlick

Peter Godfrey

Peter Godfrey

Butts (uncredited)

Renee Godfrey

Renee Godfrey

Sheila, Actress in Play (uncredited)

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