Song o' My Heart (1930)

Cast

• John McCormack - Sean
• Alice Joyce - Mary
• Maureen O'Sullivan - Eileen
• John Garrick - Fergus
• J. Farrell MacDonald - Rafferty
• Mary Gordon - Irish Woman
• Tommy Clifford - Tad
• Effie Ellsler - Mona
• J.M. Kerrigan - Peter

Screenplay

• Tom Barry (Story)
• Sonya Levien (Screenplay)

Themes

Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds

Keywords

village, romance, orphan, guardian

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Song o' My Heart about?

Broken hearts in Ireland. Sean is a great tenor, in semi-retirement, living in a village close to Mary, the woman he’s always loved. Mary’s aunt convinced her to marry a man for his money; he has recently deserted her, leaving her penniless. She and her two children, Eileen and Tad, move in with the selfish and austere aunt. Eileen is falling in love with Fergus, a young man who’s off to Dublin to seek his fortune. Sean is drawn out of retirement and goes on tour in America. At his first concert, he’s nervous and out of sorts until the last song, when peace descends on him like a gift. What has happened, and can family life be set right?

Who directed Song o' My Heart?

Song o' My Heart was directed by Frank Borzage.

Who stars in Song o' My Heart?

Song o' My Heart stars John McCormack, Alice Joyce, Maureen O'Sullivan, John Garrick, J. Farrell MacDonald, Mary Gordon.

How long is Song o' My Heart?

Song o' My Heart has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).

What genre is Song o' My Heart?

Song o' My Heart is a Drama film.

Where was Song o' My Heart produced?

Song o' My Heart was produced in United States of America.

What are the themes of Song o' My Heart?

The themes of Song o' My Heart include: Surrogate Fatherhood and Protective Bonds.