Of Human Hearts(1938)
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Great $5,000 Title Contest Picture
Of Human Hearts Synopsis
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.
Of Human Hearts (1938) is a drama film directed by Clarence Brown, released on February 11, 1938 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Walter Huston, James Stewart, Beulah Bondi and Gene Reynolds. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Clarence Brown
- Writers:
- Honore Morrow, Bradbury Foote
- Producers:
- John W. Considine Jr.
- Cinematographer:
- Clyde De Vinna
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Status:
- Released
Of Human Hearts (1938) Trailer
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Of Human Hearts Cast & Crew
Main cast
Walter Huston
as Ethan Wilkins
James Stewart
as Jason Wilkins
Beulah Bondi
as Mary Wilkins
Gene Reynolds
as Jason Wilkins as a Child
Guy Kibbee
as George Ames
Charles Coburn
as Dr. Charles Shingle
John Carradine
as President Lincoln
Ann Rutherford
as Annie Hawks
Leatrice Joy Gilbert
as Annie Hawks as a Child
Charley Grapewin
as Jim Meeker
Leona Roberts
as Sister Clarke
Gene Lockhart
as Quid
Key crew
Directed by Clarence Brown, written by Honore Morrow and Bradbury Foote, produced by John W. Considine Jr..
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Of Human Hearts Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 26 ratings.
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Of Human Hearts – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Of Human Hearts online?
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Of Human Hearts (1938) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Of Human Hearts?
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The main cast of Of Human Hearts (1938) includes Walter Huston, James Stewart, Beulah Bondi, Gene Reynolds and Guy Kibbee. The film was directed by Clarence Brown. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Of Human Hearts released?
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Of Human Hearts was released on February 11, 1938 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Of Human Hearts worth watching?
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Of Human Hearts (1938) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Of Human Hearts?
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Yes. The official Of Human Hearts trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.