Of Human Hearts

(1938)Directed by Clarence Brown103 minDrama
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.

Walter Hustonas Ethan Wilkins
James Stewartas Jason Wilkins
Beulah Bondias Mary Wilkins
Gene Reynoldsas Jason Wilkins as a Child
Guy Kibbeeas George Ames
Charles Coburnas Dr. Charles Shingle
John Carradineas President Lincoln
Ann Rutherfordas Annie Hawks
Leatrice Joy Gilbertas Annie Hawks as a Child
Charley Grapewinas Jim Meeker
Leona Robertsas Sister Clarke
Clem Bevansas Elder Massey
Arthur Aylesworthas Rufus Inchpin
Sterling Hollowayas Chauncey Ames
CPCharles Peckas Chauncey Ames as a Child
Robert McWadeas Dr. Lupus Crumm
Minor Watsonas Captain Griggs
Ward Bondas Lout Laughing in Church (uncredited)
Frank McGlynn Jr.as Lout Laughing in Church (uncredited)