The Heart of Maryland
Synopsis
At the outbreak of the War Between the States, Maryland Calvert is loved by Maj. Alan Kendrick, son of a Virginia general, and Capt. Fulton Thorpe. Nancy, whom Thorpe has loved unwisely, follows him to Washington and commits suicide when she learns he will not marry her; as a result, Alan is forced to request his resignation. When Fort Sumter is fired upon, Alan, who admires Lincoln's principles, joins the Union Army though his father is among the Secessionist leaders; as a result, he is estranged from Maryland. Thorpe, who has joined the Confederacy as a spy, is responsible for Alan's arrest, but Maryland victoriously comes to his aid by ringing the alarm bell.
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Dolores Costello
Maryland Calvert
Jason Robards Sr.
Maj. Alan Kendrick
Warner Richmond
Capt. Fulton Thorpe
Helene Costello
Nancy
Carroll Nye
Lloyd Calvert
Charles Edward Bull
Abraham Lincoln
Erville Alderson
Maj. Gen. Kendrick
Paul Kruger
Tom Boone
Walter Rodgers
Gen. U.S. Grant
Jim Welch
Gen. Robert E. Lee
Orpha Alba
Mammy
Myrna Loy
Mulatta
Harry Northrup
Gen. Joe Hooker
Nick Cogley
Eli Stanton
Lew Short
Allan Pinkerton
Madge Hunt
Mrs. Abraham Lincoln
Charles Force
Col. Lummon
Francis Ford
Jefferson Davis
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 23, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- C. Graham Baker, David Belasco
- Original Title
- The Heart of Maryland
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
C. Graham Baker, David Belasco
Hal Mohr
Department Leadership Roster
Hal Mohr
Director of Photography
David Belasco
Writer
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Heart of Maryland
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What is The Heart of Maryland about?
At the outbreak of the War Between the States, Maryland Calvert is loved by Maj. Alan Kendrick, son of a Virginia general, and Capt. Fulton Thorpe. Nancy, whom Thorpe has loved unwisely, follows him to Washington and commits suicide when she learns he will not marry her; as a result, Alan is forced to request his resignation. When Fort Sumter is fired upon, Alan, who admires Lincoln's principles, joins the Union Army though his father is among the Secessionist leaders; as a result, he is estranged from Maryland. Thorpe, who has joined the Confederacy as a spy, is responsible for Alan's arrest, but Maryland victoriously comes to his aid by ringing the alarm bell.
Who directed The Heart of Maryland?
The Heart of Maryland was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in The Heart of Maryland?
The principal cast of The Heart of Maryland includes Dolores Costello, Jason Robards Sr., Warner Richmond, Helene Costello, Carroll Nye.
When was The Heart of Maryland released and how long is it?
The Heart of Maryland was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Heart of Maryland?
The Heart of Maryland holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).