Hearts of Men
“A Picture That Will Go Straight to Your Heart and Linger There as Long As It Beats”
Synopsis
Silent Italy immigrant family relationship romantic melodrama about a poor Italian flower seller whose mother gets sick. The doctor tells him to take his mother to Arizona, which he does with his wife and child. The railroad men in Arizona think he is the start of a wave of Italian immigrants coming to take away their jobs, but they meet his darling son, Beppo, who wins them over. But then, his wife dies, and he gets involved with an immigrant Italian woman who takes Beppo back to Italy, but the railroad men help him get Beppo back. It turns out his land has oil on it, so he's fabulously rich, and he shares the fortune with the railroad men!
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Release History & Theatrical Window
April 27, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- George Beban
- Screenplay & Story
- Helen Filson, Harvey F. Thew, William M. McCoy
- Original Title
- Hearts of Men
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 40m
- Production Studios
- Hiram Abrams Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
George Beban
Helen Filson, Harvey F. Thew, William M. McCoy
William C. McGann
George Beban
Department Leadership Roster
George Beban
Producer
George Beban
Director
William C. McGann
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hearts of Men
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What is Hearts of Men about?
Silent Italy immigrant family relationship romantic melodrama about a poor Italian flower seller whose mother gets sick. The doctor tells him to take his mother to Arizona, which he does with his wife and child. The railroad men in Arizona think he is the start of a wave of Italian immigrants coming to take away their jobs, but they meet his darling son, Beppo, who wins them over. But then, his wife dies, and he gets involved with an immigrant Italian woman who takes Beppo back to Italy, but the railroad men help him get Beppo back. It turns out his land has oil on it, so he's fabulously rich, and he shares the fortune with the railroad men!
Who directed Hearts of Men?
Hearts of Men was directed by George Beban.
Who stars in Hearts of Men?
The principal cast of Hearts of Men includes George Beban, George Beban Jr., Mabel Van Buren, Clarence Burton, Sarah Kernan.
When was Hearts of Men released and how long is it?
Hearts of Men was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 40m.