The Quiet One (1948)

User Reviews Mixed to Positive (base on 64 reviews)
Description A documentary account of the rehabilitation at the Wiltwyck School of an emotionally disturbed black boy who is unwanted, misunderstood, and inwardly tortured.
Genres Drama - Documentary
Director Sidney Meyers
Producer sidney meyers
Published Date 2026-04-01 23:03:37
Audio Tracks No additional audio tracks
Subtitles No available subtitles
Detailed Content Rating No additional Content Rating details.

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Actors


Garry Merrill
Donald Thompson
Clarence Cooper
Sadie Stockton
Estelle Evans

Overall Reviews: Mixed to Positive (base on 64 reviews)

Most recent reviews

roy del ruth Recent review

A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.

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peter bogdanovich Recent review

The soundtrack was forgettable and didn't add to the mood.

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giorgio simonelli Recent review

Dialogue felt forced and unnatural.

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orson welles Recent review

Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.

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raul artigot Recent review

A memorable soundtrack that fit perfectly.

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robert g vignola Recent review

The world-building pulled me in immediately.

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ewing scott Recent review

One of the more disappointing films I've seen recently.

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gianfranco baldanello Recent review

The world-building pulled me in immediately.

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ralph murphy Recent review

Excellent performances all around.

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harold young Recent review

Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.

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alan gibson Recent review

A satisfying ending that ties everything together.

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richard wallace Recent review

Excellent performances all around.

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victor sjostrom Recent review

Cinematography was dull and didn't add much.

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hal walker Recent review

Solid direction and a clear creative vision.

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john o'connor Recent review

The story felt flat and lacked momentum.

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kinji fukasaku Recent review

The world-building felt shallow and unconvincing.

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jean negulesco Recent review

Solid direction and a clear creative vision.

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lynn shores Recent review

Beautiful cinematography that really elevates the experience.

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michael reeves Recent review

Amazing movie! A must-watch for everyone.

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ben f wilson Recent review

One of the better films I've watched in a while.

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