The Secret Heart(1946)
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The Secret Heart Synopsis
Penny Addams lives in a constant state of depression stemming from the trauma of her father's death when she was just a young girl. Her brother, Chase, and stepmother, Lee, work to help Penny process her grief through psychotherapy and revisiting their past, but only the revelation of long-buried family secrets -- including her Lee's secret lover and the true nature of her father's death -- can bring Penny out of her intense despair.
The Secret Heart (1946) is a drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, released on December 25, 1946 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Claudette Colbert, Walter Pidgeon, June Allyson and Lionel Barrymore. Viewers rate it 6.5 out of 10 across 11 ratings.
- Director:
- Robert Z. Leonard
- Writers:
- Whitfield Cook, Anne Morrison Chapin, Rose Franken
- Producers:
- Edwin H. Knopf
- Cinematographer:
- George J. Folsey
- Composer:
- Bronislau Kaper
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Revenue:
- $2,657,000
- Status:
- Released
The Secret Heart Cast & Crew
Main cast
Claudette Colbert
as Lee Addams
Walter Pidgeon
as Chris Matthews
June Allyson
as Penny Addams
Lionel Barrymore
as Dr. Rossiger
Robert Sterling
as Chase N. Addams
Marshall Thompson
as Brandon Reynolds
Elizabeth Patterson
as Mrs. Stover
Richard Derr
as Larry Addams
Patricia Medina
as Kay Burns
Eily Malyon
as Miss Hunter
- Anne Lacey
Anne Lacey
as Penny as a Child
Dwayne Hickman
as Chase as a Child
Key crew
Directed by Robert Z. Leonard, written by Whitfield Cook, Anne Morrison Chapin and Rose Franken, produced by Edwin H. Knopf.
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The Secret Heart Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.5/10 from 11 ratings.
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The Secret Heart – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Secret Heart online?
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The Secret Heart (1946) is available to stream on YouTube TV. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Secret Heart?
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The main cast of The Secret Heart (1946) includes Claudette Colbert, Walter Pidgeon, June Allyson, Lionel Barrymore and Robert Sterling. The film was directed by Robert Z. Leonard. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Secret Heart released?
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The Secret Heart was released on December 25, 1946 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Secret Heart worth watching?
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The Secret Heart (1946) holds an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from 11 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.