A light-skinned African-American family are "passing" in an all-white New England town. When the truth comes out, the more prejudiced neighbors demand their expulsion from the community.
Beatrice Pearson
as Marcia Carter
Mel Ferrer
as Scott Mason Carter
Susan Douglas
as Shelly Carter (as Susan Douglas)
Robert A. Dunn
as Rev. John Taylor (as Rev. Robert A. Dunn)
Richard Hylton
as Howard 'Howie' Carter
Grace Coppin
as Mrs. Mitchell
Carleton Carpenter
as Andy
Canada Lee
as Lt. 'Dixie' Thompson
Royal Beal
as Det. Staples
William Greaves
as Arthur 'Art' Cooper