Hearts Divided (1936): cast, story & where to watch
1936 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1936, Hearts Divided is a drama, romance, music and history film directed by Frank Borzage, running about 76 minutes. “IT'S GAY! GRAND! GLORIOUS!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Napoleon Bonaparte's younger brother, visiting the United States, falls madly in love with a young woman he meets in Baltimore.
Who’s in it. Hearts Divided stars Marion Davies as Betsy Patterson, Dick Powell as Jerome Bonaparte, Claude Rains as Napoleon Bonaparte and Beulah Bondi as Mother of Napoleon and Jerome, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Hearts Divided has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hearts Divided page.
If you liked it. Fans of Hearts Divided tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Hearts Divided (1936)?
- In US, Hearts Divided is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Hearts Divided worth watching?
- Hearts Divided holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance, music and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Hearts Divided?
- Hearts Divided stars Marion Davies, Dick Powell, Claude Rains, Beulah Bondi and Henry Stephenson.
- When was Hearts Divided released?
- Hearts Divided was released in 1936, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.