The Decision of Christopher Blake(1948)
A young boy begins to have fantasies when he learns his parents are planning to divorce. Director Peter Godfrey's 1948 drama stars Ted Donaldson, Alexis Smith, Robert Douglas, Cecil Kellaway, John Hoyt, Mary Wickes and Harry Davenport.
Movie: The Decision of Christopher Blake
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Evelyn Blake
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Clara
Miss McIntyre (uncredited)
President in Dream (uncredited)
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