Of Human Hearts (1938)

Drama Western

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.

Updated May 25 2020

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US -

1938-02-05

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civil war spanking doctor family

FACTS

Runtime: 103 mins Rating: 5.7 Tag Line: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Great $5,000 Title Contest Picture

Cast

James Stewart

Jason Wilkins

Ward Bond

Lout Laughing in Church (uncredited)

John Carradine

President Lincoln

Charley Grapewin

Jim Meeker

Charles Coburn

Dr. Charles Shingle

Ann Rutherford

Annie Hawks

Leona Roberts

Sister Clarke

Gene Reynolds

Jason Wilkins as a Child