One Potato, Two Potato (1964)

Ceremony Year: 1965Category: Best Original ScreenplayReleased: 1964

Nominated Talent & Credits

Orville H. Hampton— Story by Orville H. Hampton; Screenplay by Raphael Hayes, Orville H. Hampton

Raphael Hayes— Story by Orville H. Hampton; Screenplay by Raphael Hayes, Orville H. Hampton

Synopsis / Overview

Study of interracial marriage in the 1960s. A white divorcée falls in love with and marries an African-American man. When her ex-husband sues for custody of her child, arguing that a mixed household is an improper place to raise the girl, the new husband fights for his parental rights in court, fighting against a judge who represents the prejudices of the era.

Historical Academy Record

WRITING (Story and Screenplay--written directly for the screen) — 37th Academy Awards (1965)

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