The Heart of Humanity
Synopsis
The story centers around Nanette, an American girl living in a small Canadian village, who is in love with John Patricia, the eldest of five brothers. The war interrupts their romantic idyll, as everyone goes overseas to Belgium and France. Nanette becomes a Red Cross nurse and is terrorized by the evil Prussian Lt. von Eberhard.
Top Cast
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Dorothy Phillips
Nanette
William Stowell
John Patricia
Walt Whitman
Father Michael
Margaret Mann
Widow Patricia
Erich von Stroheim
Eric von Eberhard
Lloyd Hughes
Jules Patricia
Frank Braidwood
Maurice Patricia
George Hackathorne
Louis Patricia
Pat O'Malley
Clancy
William Welsh
Prussian Officer
Lieutenant Smith
Canadian Officer
Joseph W. Girard
Canadian Colonel
Robert Anderson
Paul Patricia
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 21, 1918
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allen Holubar
- Screenplay & Story
- Olga Linek Scholl, Allen Holubar
- Original Title
- The Heart of Humanity
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Universal Film Manufacturing Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allen Holubar
Olga Linek Scholl, Allen Holubar
Frank Lawrence, Viola Lawrence
Department Leadership Roster
Allen Holubar
Director
Olga Linek Scholl
Writer
Allen Holubar
Writer
Frank Lawrence
Editor
Viola Lawrence
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heart of Humanity
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Heart of Humanity about?
The story centers around Nanette, an American girl living in a small Canadian village, who is in love with John Patricia, the eldest of five brothers. The war interrupts their romantic idyll, as everyone goes overseas to Belgium and France. Nanette becomes a Red Cross nurse and is terrorized by the evil Prussian Lt. von Eberhard.
Who directed The Heart of Humanity?
The Heart of Humanity was directed by Allen Holubar.
Who stars in The Heart of Humanity?
The principal cast of The Heart of Humanity includes Dorothy Phillips, William Stowell, Walt Whitman, Margaret Mann, Erich von Stroheim.
When was The Heart of Humanity released and how long is it?
The Heart of Humanity was released in 1918 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.