The Shady Hill Kidnapping

A touching satire from John Cheever centering on the abduction of a young boy, who has been taken from his grandparents' house. The incident affects the white-bred suburb of Shady Hill, who take action in a number of funny ways. See what happens during a fundraising event, a police stakeout at the railroad station and the boys' father's decision to build another swimming pool. George Grizzard, Polly Holliday and Celeste Holm star; directed by Paul Bogart ("Skin Game"). 55 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.