The Understanding Heart
“PETER B. KYNES GREATEST STORY”
Synopsis
Two men in love with the same girl are trapped with her in a forest fire.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 1927
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jack Conway
- Screenplay & Story
- Edward T. Lowe Jr.
- Original Title
- The Understanding Heart
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 7m
- Production Studios
- Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jack Conway
Edward T. Lowe Jr., Peter B. Kyne
John Arnold
John English
Department Leadership Roster
Jack Conway
Director
Edward T. Lowe Jr.
Screenplay
John Arnold
Director of Photography
John English
Editor
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Understanding Heart
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Understanding Heart about?
Two men in love with the same girl are trapped with her in a forest fire.
Who directed The Understanding Heart?
The Understanding Heart was directed by Jack Conway.
Who stars in The Understanding Heart?
The principal cast of The Understanding Heart includes Joan Crawford, Rockliffe Fellowes, Francis X. Bushman Jr., Carmel Myers, Richard Carle.
When was The Understanding Heart released and how long is it?
The Understanding Heart was released in 1927 with a total runtime of 1h 7m.
Is The Understanding Heart based on a book or true story?
The Understanding Heart is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Peter B. Kyne".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Understanding Heart?
The Understanding Heart holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).