This story is a true account of the lives of Scott and Marsha Carter. Having graduated from medical school, Scott Carter, a fair-skinned African American, marries Marsha Mitchell and moves to Georgia. When he arrives at the black clinic in Georgia, he discovers that the job must inconveniently go to a Southerner. Discussions between two nurses at this clinic suggest that Scott's light skin may have some bearing on the decision not to hire him. Defeated but not conquered, Scot... (Full plot summary below)
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This story is a true account of the lives of Scott and Marsha Carter. Having graduated from medical school, Scott Carter, a fair-skinned African American, marries Marsha Mitchell and moves to Georgia. When he arrives at the black clinic in Georgia, he discovers that the job must inconveniently go to a Southerner. Discussions between two nurses at this clinic suggest that Scott's light skin may have some bearing on the decision not to hire him. Defeated but not conquered, Scott returns to Massachusetts to live with his in-laws until he can get employment. He tries unsuccessfully to obtain employment as an African American. Because Marsha is pregnant, Scott decides to take a job at Portsmouth Hospital, but he reluctantly does so as a white man. While there, he manages to save the life of Dr. Bracket, who encourages him to take a postion in Keenham, New Hampshire. Scott decides to continue "passing" for white. In Keenham, Dr. Scott Carter proves to be quite a success for the town. For twenty years, Dr. and Mrs. Carter live peacefully in Keenham with son, Howard and daughter, Shelley. All goes well until Scott and Howard decide to enter the military during World War II. When Scott applies for officer status with the Navy, an investigation reveals his black heritage, and he is barred from receiving a commission.
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| Ozus' World Movie ReviewsDennis SchwartzDaring for its time, when viewed today it seems tame. |
| User ReviewJim RWonderful hidden gem of a film that explores race relations before the civil rights movement. Based on a true story. |
| User ReviewFrances HAlthough impressive as a plea for racial tolerance, this film is silted and unnatural. Picking blond haired, blue eyed Mel Ferrer as the star was a mistake. Lost Boundaries fades next to the race relations movies that came later. Even Imitation of Life has better acting. But it does tackle the segregation that occurred in every phase of society, openly in the south and in the armed forces, and not so openy in the north. Although complete racial equality is still something for which we need to aim , at least perhaps the urge to "pass" is not so great. |
