The Quiet One (1948)

Description: A documentary account of the rehabilitation at the Wiltwyck School of an emotionally disturbed black boy who is unwanted, misunderstood, and inwardly tortured.
Director: Sidney Meyers
Producer: sidney meyers
Content Rating:
User Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 64 reviews)
Published Date: 2026-04-01 23:03:37
Genre: Drama Documentary
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Actors


Garry Merrill
Donald Thompson
Clarence Cooper
Sadie Stockton
Estelle Evans

User Reviews

peter bogdanovich
The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.
ted post
Weak pacing made it drag in several places.
spencer gordon bennet
Sharp editing that kept everything flowing smoothly.
busby berkeley
A refreshing take on familiar themes.
kinji fukasaku
The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.
lynn shores
Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.
bernard carr
The plot was predictable and uninspired.
ewing scott
One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.
norman z mcleod
Great chemistry between the leads.
richard whorf
Great chemistry between the leads.
ralph murphy
Excellent performances all around.
edwin h knopf
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
antonio leonviola
Well-paced and consistently entertaining.
jack arnold
Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.
richard ashe
The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.
alan james
An absolute masterpiece. Brilliant performances and direction.
james v kern
The dialogue felt natural and well-written.
victor sjostrom
Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.
giorgio simonelli
Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.
alex nicol
A strong, engaging story from start to finish.

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