The Understanding Heart

The Understanding Heart

The Understanding Heart

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The Understanding Heart

"PETER B. KYNES GREATEST STORY"

1927

1h 7m

7.0(2 votes)

Adventure

Drama

Overview

Two men in love with the same girl are trapped with her in a forest fire.

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Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Joan Crawford

Monica Dale

Joan Crawford

Acting

Rockliffe Fellowes

Bob Mason

Rockliffe Fellowes

Acting

Francis X. Bushman Jr.

Tony Garland

Francis X. Bushman Jr.

Acting

Carmel Myers

Kelcey Dale

Carmel Myers

Acting

Richard Carle

Sheriff Bentley

Richard Carle

Acting

Jerry Miley

Bardwell

Jerry Miley

Acting

Harvey Clark

Uncle Charlie

Harvey Clark

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