Of Human Hearts

Of Human Hearts (1938)

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

TMDb|5.9
11/02/19381h 43m
Drama

Overview

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.

Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Director
Clarence Brown
Production Countries
US
Spoken Languages
English
Production Companies
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Top Cast

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Walter Huston
Walter HustonEthan Wilkins
James Stewart
James StewartJason Wilkins
Beulah Bondi
Beulah BondiMary Wilkins
Gene Reynolds
Gene ReynoldsJason Wilkins as a Child
Guy Kibbee
Guy KibbeeGeorge Ames
Charles Coburn
Charles CoburnDr. Charles Shingle
John Carradine
John CarradinePresident Lincoln
Ann Rutherford
Ann RutherfordAnnie Hawks
Leatrice Joy Gilbert
Leatrice Joy GilbertAnnie Hawks as a Child
Charley Grapewin
Charley GrapewinJim Meeker