Naked Hearts (1916): cast, story & where to watch
1916 · Film
Released in 1916, Naked Hearts is a drama film directed by Rupert Julian, running about 50 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Naked Hearts stars Francelia Billington as Maud, Rupert Julian as Cecil, Zoe Rae as Maud - as a Child (as Zoe Bech) and Gordon Griffith as Cecil - as a Child, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Naked Hearts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Naked Hearts tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Naked Hearts (1916)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Naked Hearts change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Naked Hearts?
- Naked Hearts stars Francelia Billington, Rupert Julian, Zoe Rae, Gordon Griffith and Douglas Gerrard.
- When was Naked Hearts released?
- Naked Hearts was released in 1916, with a runtime of about 50 minutes.