Of Human Hearts (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 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.

Release Date : February 11, 1938

Runtime : 103m

Genre : Drama  

Companies : Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Countries : United States of America

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