Of Human Hearts (1938)
02/11/1938 (US) • 1h 43m
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Great $5,000 Title Contest Picture
Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast
Ethan Wilkins
Jason Wilkins
Mary Wilkins
Jason Wilkins as a Child
George Ames
Dr. Charles Shingle
President Lincoln
Annie Hawks
Annie Hawks as a Child
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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
-
Revenue
-
Keywords
civil war
abusive father
minister
spanking
doctor
rebellious youth
family
preacher
overbearing father
selfishness
medical student
return of son
abraham lincoln
overprotective father
father son conflict
domineering father
medical education
father son relationship
ministry
medical resident
small town doctor
army medic
headstrong son
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