Of Human Hearts
“Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Great $5,000 Title Contest Picture”
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.
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Preview Clip | Of Human Hearts | Warner ArchiveOfficial
Type: Clip • Published 2013-09-23
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Walter Huston
Ethan Wilkins
James Stewart
Jason Wilkins
Beulah Bondi
Mary Wilkins
Gene Reynolds
Jason Wilkins as a Child
Guy Kibbee
George Ames
Charles Coburn
Dr. Charles Shingle
John Carradine
President Lincoln
Ann Rutherford
Annie Hawks
Leatrice Joy Gilbert
Annie Hawks as a Child
Charley Grapewin
Jim Meeker
Leona Roberts
Sister Clarke
Gene Lockhart
Quid
Clem Bevans
Elder Massey
Arthur Aylesworth
Rufus Inchpin
Sterling Holloway
Chauncey Ames
Charles Peck
Chauncey Ames as a Child
Robert McWade
Dr. Lupus Crumm
Minor Watson
Captain Griggs
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 11, 1938
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clarence Brown
- Screenplay & Story
- Bradbury Foote
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- Of Human Hearts
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clarence Brown
Bradbury Foote, Honore Morrow
Herbert Stothart
Clyde De Vinna
Frank E. Hull
John W. Considine Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Clarence Brown
Director
Bradbury Foote
Screenplay
Clyde De Vinna
Director of Photography
Frank E. Hull
Editor
John W. Considine Jr.
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Of Human Hearts
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What is Of Human Hearts about?
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.
Who directed Of Human Hearts?
Of Human Hearts was directed by Clarence Brown.
Who stars in Of Human Hearts?
The principal cast of Of Human Hearts includes Walter Huston, James Stewart, Beulah Bondi, Gene Reynolds, Guy Kibbee.
When was Of Human Hearts released and how long is it?
Of Human Hearts was released in 1938 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for Of Human Hearts?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Of Human Hearts was composed by Herbert Stothart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Of Human Hearts?
Of Human Hearts holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).