The Mark

This poignant story has Whitman, the child of a domineering but pampering mother and an ineffectual father, growing into manhood confused about his manliness. An unhappy affair leaves him only more bewildered, and he becomes more and more attracted to young girls, whom he does not feel threatened by. This leads to his being convicted of abducting a 10-year-old girl with the intention of molesting her. Whitman is sentenced to three years in prison under the care of psychiatrist Steiger. After learning to understand and cope with his situation, Whitman is released ready to start anew. He manages to find a decent job and becomes engaged to Schell, a widow with a 10-ye...