Of Human Hearts
1938 · Movie · NR · 103 min · ★ 5.9
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.
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Details
- Years
- 1938
- Release date
- 1938-02-11
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 103 min
- TMDB rating
- 5.9/10 (25 votes)
Themes
- civil war
- abusive father
- minister
- spanking
- doctor
- rebellious youth
- family
- preacher
- overbearing father
- selfishness
- medical student
- return of son
- +11 more
Awards & recognition
- National Board of Review: Top Ten Films
- Academy Award — Best Supporting Actress · 1939 · nominated
Cast & crew
Walter Huston
as Ethan Wilkins
James Stewart
as Jason Wilkins
Beulah Bondi
as Mary Wilkins
Gene Reynolds
as Jason Wilkins as a Child
Guy Kibbee
as George Ames
Charles Coburn
as Dr. Charles Shingle
John Carradine
as President Lincoln
Ann Rutherford
as Annie Hawks
Leatrice Joy Gilbert
as Annie Hawks as a Child
Charley Grapewin
as Jim Meeker
Directed by Clarence Brown