The true story of the frightening, lonely world of silence and darkness of 7-year-old Helen Keller who, since infancy, has never seen the sky, heard her mother's voice or expressed her innermost feelings. Then Annie Sullivan, a 20-year-old teacher from Boston, arrives. Having just recently regained her own sight, the no-nonsense Annie reaches out to Helen through the power of touch, the only tool they have in common, and leads her bold pupil on a miraculous journey from fear and isolation to happiness and light.

Anne Bancroftas Annie Sullivan
Patty Dukeas Helen Keller
Victor Joryas Captain Arthur Keller
Inga Swensonas Kate Keller
Andrew Prineas James Keller
Kathleen Comegysas Aunt Ev
John Blissas Admissions Officer (uncredited)