The Heart of Humanity

This article is about the 1918 silent film. For 1932 film, see Hearts of Humanity.
The Heart of Humanity

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Directed by Allen Holubar
Produced by Carl Laemmle
Screenplay by Allen Holubar
Olga Scholl
Story by Allen Holubar
Olga Scholl
Starring Dorothy Phillips
William Stowell
Eric von Stroheim
Cinematography Fred LeRoy Granville
Edited by Frank Lawrence
Production
company
A Jewel Production
Distributed by Universal Pictures
Release dates
  • December 22, 1918 (New York City)
  • February 15, 1919 (United States)
Running time
 110 mins.
Country United States
Language Silent
English intertitles

The Heart of Humanity is a 1918 American silent war propaganda film produced by Universal Pictures and directed by Allen Holubar. The film stars Dorothy Phillips, William Stowell, and Eric von Stroheim.

Overview

The film "follows the general theme and construction of the D. W. Griffith film Hearts of the World and, in places, parallels [its] plot".[1] The film was made toward the end of World War I and is known for showcasing von Stroheim as a lecherous 'Hun'.

Cast

Reception

The New York Times criticized the "theatricalities and sentimental artificialities of his plot" but characterized "some of [Holubar]'s battle panoramas [as] among the most comprehensive and vivid ever reproduced on the screen."[1] It pointed out that "children add to the charm and effectiveness of some of the scenes, and their costumes and acting reveal that intelligence and care in direction elsewhere evident in the production. One receives the impression, however, that the making of a few of the scenes in which the children appear was not very good for the children."[1]

Preservation status

A copy of the film is preserved at the EmGee Film Library and in private collections.[2]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "The Screen". The New York Times. 1918-12-22. Retrieved 2011-05-13.
  2. ↑ The Heart of Humanity at SilentEra

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