Geheimnis des Herzens (1946): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1946, Geheimnis des Herzens is a drama film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 97 minutes. “You'll share the intimate secrets of an amazing love affair!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Penny Addams lives in a constant state of depression stemming from the trauma of her father's death when she was just a young girl. Her brother, Chase, and stepmother, Lee, work to help Penny process her grief through psychotherapy and revisiting their past, but only the revelation of long-buried family secrets -- including her mother's secret lover and the true nature of her father's death -- can bring Penny out of her intense despair.

Who’s in it. Geheimnis des Herzens stars Claudette Colbert as Lee Addams, Walter Pidgeon as Chris Matthews, June Allyson as Penny Addams and Lionel Barrymore as Dr. Rossiger, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, Geheimnis des Herzens has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.7M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Geheimnis des Herzens page.

If you liked it. Fans of Geheimnis des Herzens tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.