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The Understanding Heart
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The Understanding Heart

1927-02-26 · 67 min · ★ 8.0

Adventure · Drama

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

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Directors
Jack Conway
Production companies
Cosmopolitan Productions, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joan CrawfordJoan CrawfordMonica Dale
Rockliffe FellowesRockliffe FellowesBob Mason
Francis X. Bushman Jr.Francis X. Bushman Jr.Tony Garland
Carmel MyersCarmel MyersKelcey Dale
Richard CarleRichard CarleSheriff Bentley
Jerry MileyJerry MileyBardwell
Harvey ClarkHarvey ClarkUncle Charlie

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