My Foolish Heart
“Some men can say more with a touch than others with a fierce embrace!”
Synopsis
After a long absence, Mary Jane visits her schoolfriend Eloise, and Eloise's daughter Ramona. Eloise drinks too much and is unhappily married to Lew Wengler. Eloise falls asleep and remembers her time with her true love, Walt Dreiser, at the beginning of the Second World War. She recalls the events that lead up to her split with Mary Jane, and how Lew married Eloise rather than Mary Jane.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Los Angeles, California
Festival / Special Debut
January 19, 1950
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 12, 1986
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Mark Robson
- Screenplay & Story
- Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, J. D. Salinger
- Original Score
- Victor Young
- Original Title
- My Foolish Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Samuel Goldwyn Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Mark Robson
Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, J. D. Salinger
Victor Young
Lee Garmes
Daniel Mandell
Samuel Goldwyn
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Robson
Director
Julius J. Epstein
Writer
Samuel Goldwyn
Producer
Philip G. Epstein
Writer
Daniel Mandell
Editor
Edith Head
Costume Design
Mary Wills
Costume Design
Lee Garmes
Director of Photography
Victor Young
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Universal — Suitable for all audiences.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is My Foolish Heart about?
After a long absence, Mary Jane visits her schoolfriend Eloise, and Eloise's daughter Ramona. Eloise drinks too much and is unhappily married to Lew Wengler. Eloise falls asleep and remembers her time with her true love, Walt Dreiser, at the beginning of the Second World War. She recalls the events that lead up to her split with Mary Jane, and how Lew married Eloise rather than Mary Jane.
Who directed My Foolish Heart?
My Foolish Heart was directed by Mark Robson.
Who stars in My Foolish Heart?
The principal cast of My Foolish Heart includes Dana Andrews, Susan Hayward, Kent Smith, Lois Wheeler, Jessie Royce Landis.
When was My Foolish Heart released and how long is it?
My Foolish Heart was released in 1950 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for My Foolish Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Foolish Heart was composed by Victor Young.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Foolish Heart?
My Foolish Heart holds official age classifications: GB: U (Universal — Suitable for all audiences.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).