The Heart of Humanity (1918)

Director:

Allen Holubar

Writers:

Allen Holubar, Olga Linek Scholl

Stars:

Dorothy Phillips, William Stowell, Robert Anderson

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Dorothy Phillips	...	Nanette
William Stowell	...	John Patricia
Robert Anderson	...	Paul 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 (as Joseph Girard)
Valerie Germonprez	...	Undetermined Role
Gloria Joy	...	Undetermined Role

Storyline

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Plot Keywords:

flanders | world war one

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Genres:

Drama | War

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 February 1919 (USA)

Also Known As:

Hearts of Humanity

Filming Locations:

Universal Studios - 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Universal Film Manufacturing Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

110 min

Sound Mix:

Silent

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Connections

Featured in Hollywood: Autocrats (1980)

User Reviews

The Sincerest Form of Flattery

Director Allen Holubar's wartime D.W. Griffith imitation; "Heart of Humanity" most closely resembles "Hearts of the World" (1918), with actress/wife Dorothy Phillips (as Nanette) unsuccessfully impersonating Lillian Gish. Mr. Griffith took his cast to Europe; but, Mr. Holubar begins closer to home, "In the Heart of Canada," where Ms. Phillips blossoms. Judging by their longing looks, Phillips could have her pick among widow Margaret Mann (as Mary Patricia)'s sons. Phillips picks the eldest, William Stowell (as John).

Erich von Stroheim (as Eric von Eberhard) steals the show; he is Mr. Stowell's predictably two-faced friend. Robert Anderson (as Paul) also repeats his (goofy) "Hearts of the World" characterization. Mr. von Stroheim's role is much bigger than in "Hearts of the World". And, von Stroheim certainly may have offered directorial advice; observe, for instance, the sequence wherein the spider crawls under the neck of the Virgin Mary as Stroheim attempts to have his way with Phillips. The Stroheim "rape" scenes are the best in the film. With Stroheim around, assisting (possibly) in direction, Phillips is much more effective.

***** The Heart of Humanity (12/22/18) Allen Holubar ~ Dorothy Phillips, William Stowell, Erich von Stroheim