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An American Girl
Genres
Drama
Overview
The story of a teenage girl who starts wearing a Jewish charm bracelet that she received for her birthday. She then begins to experience anti-semitism and prejudice first hand from her friends at high school and in the community.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
$0
Runtime
28 min
Release Date
1958-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Patty Duke
Augusta Davis
Audra Lindley
Mrs. Davis
Frank Overton
Mr. Davis
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