My Foolish Heart (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1950, My Foolish Heart is a drama and romance film directed by Mark Robson, running about 98 minutes. “Some men can say more with a touch than others with a fierce embrace!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a long absence, Mary Jane visits her schoolfriend Eloise, and Eloise's daughter Ramona. Eloise drinks too much and is unhappily married to Lew Wengler. Eloise falls asleep and remembers her time with her true love, Walt Dreiser, at the beginning of the Second World War. She recalls the events that lead up to her split with Mary Jane, and how Lew married Eloise rather than Mary Jane.
Who’s in it. My Foolish Heart stars Dana Andrews as Walt Dreiser, Susan Hayward as Eloise Winters, Kent Smith as Lewis H. Wengler and Jessie Royce Landis as Martha Winters, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, My Foolish Heart has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Foolish Heart page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Foolish Heart tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Foolish Heart (1950)?
- In US, My Foolish Heart is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My Foolish Heart worth watching?
- My Foolish Heart holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in My Foolish Heart?
- My Foolish Heart stars Dana Andrews, Susan Hayward, Kent Smith, Jessie Royce Landis and Lois Wheeler.
- When was My Foolish Heart released?
- My Foolish Heart was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.