The Family Nobody Wanted (1956)
A true story, it follows a pastor and his wife through forties beginning with one biological child, Donny. But the upheaval of the war years results in a number of mixed raced children that the Doss family adopt until they have 12 children.
Director: John Frankenheimer
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: December 20, 1956
Cast
- Richard Joy - Self - Announcer
- Lew Ayres - Carl Doss
- Nanette Fabray - Helen Doss
- Cherylene Lee - Asian Girl
- Tim Hovey - Donny
- Debby Hengen
- Paul Birch
- Clifford Botelho
- Milas G. Clark, Jr.
- Little Eagle Cody
Screenplay
- George Bruce
- Helen Doss (Author)
Music: Russell Garcia
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: John Frankenheimer
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Family Nobody Wanted about?
- A true story, it follows a pastor and his wife through forties beginning with one biological child, Donny. But the upheaval of the war years results in a number of mixed raced children that the Doss family adopt until they have 12 children.
- Who directed The Family Nobody Wanted?
- The Family Nobody Wanted was directed by John Frankenheimer.
- Who stars in The Family Nobody Wanted?
- The Family Nobody Wanted stars Richard Joy, Lew Ayres, Nanette Fabray, Cherylene Lee, Tim Hovey, Debby Hengen.
- How long is The Family Nobody Wanted?
- The Family Nobody Wanted has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Family Nobody Wanted?
- The Family Nobody Wanted is a Drama, TV Movie film.