Of Human Hearts_
"Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's Great $5,000 Title Contest Picture"
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.
Starring
Walter Huston, James Stewart, Beulah Bondi
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Of Human Hearts was released 88 years ago in 1938.
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...
Of Human Hearts is a Drama film with a runtime of 1h 43m.
CAST (20)
Walter Huston
Ethan Wilkins
James Stewart
Jason Wilkins
Beulah Bondi
Mary Wilkins
Gene Reynolds
Jason Wilkins as a Child
Guy Kibbee
George Ames
Charles Coburn
Dr. Charles Shingle
John Carradine
President Lincoln
Ann Rutherford
Annie Hawks
Leatrice Joy Gilbert
Annie Hawks as a Child
Charley Grapewin
Jim Meeker
Leona Roberts
Sister Clarke
Gene Lockhart
Quid
Clem Bevans
Elder Massey
Arthur Aylesworth
Rufus Inchpin
Sterling Holloway
Chauncey Ames
CP
Charles Peck
Chauncey Ames as a Child
Robert McWade
Dr. Lupus Crumm
Minor Watson
Captain Griggs
Ward Bond
Lout Laughing in Church (uncredited)
Frank McGlynn Jr.
Lout Laughing in Church (uncredited)
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What is Of Human Hearts about?
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.
How long is Of Human Hearts?
Of Human Hearts has a runtime of 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Who stars in Of Human Hearts?
The cast of Of Human Hearts includes Walter Huston, James Stewart, Beulah Bondi, Gene Reynolds, Guy Kibbee.
What is the rating of Of Human Hearts?
Of Human Hearts has a rating of 5.8 out of 10 based on 23 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Drama
