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Of Human Hearts (1938)

APPROVED 103 min  -  Drama | Western  -   11 February 1938 (USA)
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This is a story about family relationships, set in the time before and during the American Civil War... See full summary »

Director:

Clarence Brown

Writers:

Honore Morrow (story), Bradbury Foote (screenplay), and 1 more credit »

Stars:

Walter Huston, James Stewart and Beulah Bondi
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Walter Huston ...
Rev. Ethan Wilkins
James Stewart ...
Jason Wilkins
Beulah Bondi Beulah Bondi ...
Mary Wilkins
Gene Reynolds Gene Reynolds ...
Jason Wilkins as a Child
Guy Kibbee Guy Kibbee ...
George Ames
Charles Coburn ...
Dr. Charles Shingle
John Carradine ...
Ann Rutherford ...
Annie Hawks
Leatrice Joy Gilbert Leatrice Joy Gilbert ...
Annie Hawks as a Child
Charley Grapewin Charley Grapewin ...
Jim Meeker
Leona Roberts Leona Roberts ...
Sister Clarke
Gene Lockhart ...
Quid, the Janitor
Clem Bevans Clem Bevans ...
Elder Massey
Arthur Aylesworth Arthur Aylesworth ...
Rufus Inchpin
Sterling Holloway Sterling Holloway ...
Chauncey Ames
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Storyline

This is a story about family relationships, set in the time before and during the American Civil War. Ethan Wilkins is a poor and honest man who ministers to the human soul, while his son Jason yearns to be a doctor, helping people in the earthly realm. It is a rich story about striving for excellence, the tension of father-son rebellion, and the love of a mother that can never die. Written by <perrymv@sumter.net>  

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Civil War | Doctor | Poverty | Church | Religion  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Western

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Cuori umani See more »

Filming Locations:

Agoura, California, USA See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Beulah Bondi portrayed James Stewart's mother five times: In It's a Wonderful Life, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Of Human Hearts and Vivacious Lady, and once on his television series, The Jimmy Stewart Show. See more »

Quotes

Rev. Ethan Wilkins: We thank Thee, Father, for this and all Thy bounties. Teach us to avoid the pitfalls of prejudice, pride, and vanity. Make us thoughtful of the weak, the sick, the needy, and the unfortunate, and make our humble lives a reflection of Thy goodness. We ask these things in Thy name. Amen.
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Connections

Featured in Hollywoodism: Jews, Movies and the American Dream (1998) See more »

Soundtracks

"The Battle Cry of Freedom"
(1862)
Written by George Frederick Root
Snippet played in the montage at the start of the Civil war See more »