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Of Human Hearts

Of Human Hearts

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Great $5,000 Title Contest Picture

This is a story about family relationships, set in the time before and during the American Civil War. Ethan Wilkins is a poor and honest man who ministers to the human soul, while his son Jason yearns to be a doctor, helping people in the earthly realm. It is a rich story about striving for excellence, the tension of father-son rebellion, and the love of a mother that can never die.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: Of Human Hearts
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1938-02-11
  • Runtime: 103 minutes
  • Rating: 5.8/10 (22 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.2397
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Walter Huston

Walter Huston

as Ethan Wilkins

James Stewart

James Stewart

as Jason Wilkins

Beulah Bondi

Beulah Bondi

as Mary Wilkins

Gene Reynolds

Gene Reynolds

as Jason Wilkins as a Child

Guy Kibbee

Guy Kibbee

as George Ames

Charles Coburn

Charles Coburn

as Dr. Charles Shingle

John Carradine

John Carradine

as President Lincoln

Ann Rutherford

Ann Rutherford

as Annie Hawks

Leatrice Joy Gilbert

Leatrice Joy Gilbert

as Annie Hawks as a Child

Charley Grapewin

Charley Grapewin

as Jim Meeker

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Trailers & Clips

Preview Clip | Of Human Hearts | Warner Archive

External Links

Keywords

civil warabusive fatherministerspankingdoctorrebellious youthfamilypreacheroverbearing fatherselfishnessmedical studentreturn of sonabraham lincolnoverprotective fatherfather son conflictdomineering fathermedical educationfather son relationshipministrymedical residentsmall town doctorarmy medicheadstrong son

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Of Human Hearts?

Of Human Hearts is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1938-02-11.

Who are the main actors in Of Human Hearts?

The main cast includes Walter Huston, James Stewart, Beulah Bondi, Gene Reynolds, Guy Kibbee, .

Where can I watch Of Human Hearts online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Of Human Hearts is available.

Is Of Human Hearts based on a true story?

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Great $5,000 Title Contest Picture

What is the IMDb rating of Of Human Hearts?

Of Human Hearts has an IMDb rating of 5.8/10 based on 22 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of Of Human Hearts?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for Of Human Hearts?

The soundtrack was composed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was Of Human Hearts filmed?

Of Human Hearts was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is Of Human Hearts?

The total runtime of Of Human Hearts is 103 minutes.

Is Of Human Hearts suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to Of Human Hearts?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to Of Human Hearts.

Does Of Human Hearts have a post-credit scene?

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