Naked Hearts (1916)
Maud and Cecil have been in love since they were children in the pre-Civil War South, but Howard, Maud's domineering brother, disapproves of a marriage between them. Instead, he has chosen English nobleman Lord Lovelace as the ideal fiancé for Maud. On the night that the engagement is to be announced, however, she elopes with Cecil. The runaways are caught, though, after which, because of her loyalty to her brother, Maud sends Cecil away. When the Civil War begins, Howard, Lovelace and Cecil all volunteer, and are all soon reported killed in action. Heartbroken, Maud decides to become a nun, and takes her vows just moments before Cecil, whose death was mistakenly reported, returns from the battlefield and comes to the convent to ask her to marry him.
Cast
- Francelia Billington - Maud
- Rupert Julian - Cecil
- Zoe Rae - Maud - as a Child (as Zoe Bech)
- Gordon Griffith - Cecil - as a Child
- Douglas Gerrard - Lord Lovelace
- Jack Holt - Howard
- George Hupp - Howard - as a Child
- Nanine Wright - Cecil's Mother (as Nannie Wright)
- Ben Horning - Maud's Father
- Paul Weigel - Cecil's Father
Screenplay
- Rupert Julian (Story)
- Olga Printzlau
Keywords
arranged marriage, presumed dead, elopement, lost film
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Naked Hearts about?
- Maud and Cecil have been in love since they were children in the pre-Civil War South, but Howard, Maud's domineering brother, disapproves of a marriage between them. Instead, he has chosen English nobleman Lord Lovelace as the ideal fiancé for Maud. On the night that the engagement is to be announced, however, she elopes with Cecil. The runaways are caught, though, after which, because of her loyalty to her brother, Maud sends Cecil away. When the Civil War begins, Howard, Lovelace and Cecil all volunteer, and are all soon reported killed in action. Heartbroken, Maud decides to become a nun, and takes her vows just moments before Cecil, whose death was mistakenly reported, returns from the battlefield and comes to the convent to ask her to marry him.
- Who directed Naked Hearts?
- Naked Hearts was directed by Rupert Julian.
- Who stars in Naked Hearts?
- Naked Hearts stars Francelia Billington, Rupert Julian, Zoe Rae, Gordon Griffith, Douglas Gerrard, Jack Holt.
- How long is Naked Hearts?
- Naked Hearts has a runtime of 50m (50 minutes).
- What genre is Naked Hearts?
- Naked Hearts is a Drama film.
- Where was Naked Hearts produced?
- Naked Hearts was produced in United States of America.