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directed by Brian G. Hutton and starring

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and

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. The film was shot in black and white.

Plot

17-year-old Daphne Simms (Kaye) learns of her biological father from letters left by her deceased mother. She runs away from her New York home and adopted parents in search of her father in Los Angeles. Unaware of the dangers on the road, she attempts to hitchhike but learns a valuable lesson early. A seemingly nice, middle-aged man offers her a ride then takes her into a deserted area where he tries to take advantage of her. She manages to escape, but she is left in the darkness in the middle of nowhere. She succeeds in finding the main road and eventually reaches a gas station. It is here she meets Fargo (Parks). Initially wary of his attention, they eventually start a conversation. Though it appears that Fargo's intentions are to hustle her for money, she agrees to allow him to help her get to California. Through run-ins with hobos and the police, arguments with and misunderstandings about each other, and a serious illness while on their journey, a close friendship forms, and they begin to have feelings for each other. Upon arriving in L.A., Daphne finds her father, but she is disappointed. At the couple's hotel, Daphne's adopted parents arrive and ask her to accompany them home. They express forgiveness and a willingness to accept Fargo, suggesting they will help him settle in New York. Fargo rejects the offer and tells Daphne to go with her parents. Later that night as he leaves a bar, he finds Daphne waiting for him outside. She has decided to stay with him. Arms around each other, they walk along the dark street.

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as Fargo *

as Daphne *

Ross Elliott Ross Elliott (born Elliott Blum, June 18, 1917 – August 12, 1999) was an American television and film character actor. He began his acting career in the Mercury Theatre, where he performed in ''The War of the Worlds (radio), The War of t ...

as Mr. Collinge *

Woody Chambliss Woodrow Lewis Chambliss (October 14, 1914 in Bowie, Texas – January 8, 1981 in Ojai, California) was an American character actor who appeared in both feature films and television. He is probably best known for his appearances as several cha ...

as Mr. Simms * Rupert Crosse as Hobo *

Eva Novak Eva Barbara Novak (February 14, 1898 – April 17, 1988) was an American film actress, who was quite popular during the silent film era. Biography On February 14, 1898, Eva Barbara Novak was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Joseph Jerome No ...

as Mrs. Simms *

Norman Burton Norman Burton (December 5, 1923 – November 29, 2003) was an American actor. He was occasionally credited as Normann Burton. Early life Born in New York City, Burton was a student of the Actors Studio. After early work on stage, he broke in ...

as Policeman * Merritt Bohn as Constable *

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as Bartender

Production

The film was originally known as ''Daffy''. The script originally was written in 1957 and sold to Marlon Brando's company, ''Pennebaker Productions''. Initially considered as a starring vehicle for Brando, the actor was deemed too old for the part. The film was shot in 24 days. Producer Ruddy had two endings made, one with the lovers going their separate ways and the other with their staying together.

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* * {{Brian G. Hutton 1965 films 1965 romantic drama films Films directed by Brian G. Hutton American romantic drama films Films scored by Richard Markowitz 1965 directorial debut films 1960s English-language films 1960s American films

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