Peg o' My Heart (1933): cast, story & where to watch
1933 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1933, Peg o' My Heart is a drama and romance film directed by Robert Z. Leonard, running about 87 minutes. “She'll go straight to your heart with her laughs, her tears, her songs. Sad moments, glad moments, they're all here in the story of the immortal Peg that has won the heart of the world.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Peg and her father live a simple life in an Irish fishing village. One day Sir Gerald arrives at the village to tell Pat that Peg is heir to estate of her grandfather, who hated Pat. The upshot of the will is that she must go to England for 3 years to learn to be a lady and that Pat can never see her again.
Who’s in it. Peg o' My Heart stars Marion Davies as Margaret 'Peg' O'Connell, Onslow Stevens as Sir Gerald 'Jerry' Markham, J. Farrell MacDonald as Patrick Shamus 'Pat' O'Connell and Juliette Compton as Ethel Chichester, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Peg o' My Heart has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Peg o' My Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of Peg o' My Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Peg o' My Heart (1933)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Peg o' My Heart change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Peg o' My Heart worth watching?
- Peg o' My Heart holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Peg o' My Heart?
- Peg o' My Heart stars Marion Davies, Onslow Stevens, J. Farrell MacDonald, Juliette Compton and Irene Browne.