Close to My Heart
“'Close to My Heart' is a picture that will always be close to yours!”
Synopsis
A journalist's wife insists on adopting an abandoned child.
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Close To My Heart - Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-25
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1951
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Keighley
- Screenplay & Story
- James R. Webb
- Original Score
- Max Steiner
- Original Title
- Close to My Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Keighley
James R. Webb
Max Steiner
Robert Burks
William Jacobs
Department Leadership Roster
William Keighley
Director
William Jacobs
Producer
Robert Burks
Director of Photography
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
James R. Webb
Screenplay
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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 Close to My Heart
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What is Close to My Heart about?
A journalist's wife insists on adopting an abandoned child.
Who directed Close to My Heart?
Close to My Heart was directed by William Keighley.
Who stars in Close to My Heart?
The principal cast of Close to My Heart includes Ray Milland, Gene Tierney, Fay Bainter, Howard St. John, Mary Beth Hughes.
When was Close to My Heart released and how long is it?
Close to My Heart was released in 1951 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Close to My Heart?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Close to My Heart was composed by Max Steiner.
Is Close to My Heart based on a book or true story?
Close to My Heart is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "James R. Webb".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Close to My Heart?
Close to My Heart holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).