Of Human Hearts

About Of Human Hearts

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.

Of Human Hearts is a 1938 drama film directed by Clarence Brown. Released in February 1938, it runs 103 minutes.

Walter Huston stars as Ethan Wilkins, James Stewart as Jason Wilkins, Beulah Bondi as Mary Wilkins, and Gene Reynolds as Jason Wilkins as a Child. Written by Bradbury Foote.

Shelv files it under civil war, father son conflict, abusive father, and preacher.

The Barretts of Wimpole Street, The Long, Hot Summer, and Falling make useful companions to Of Human Hearts, all filed under domineering father and overbearing father. It carries a NR rating.