Daring Hearts (1919): cast, story & where to watch
1919 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1919, Daring Hearts is a drama film directed by Henry Houry, running about 60 minutes.
What it’s about. In the summer of 1914, Alsatian maiden Louise de Villars is attacked by two German soldiers. Hugh Brown, a visiting American, comes to her rescue and they fall in love. When war is declared, Hugh enlists in the French flying corps and shoots down thirty enemy planes. He is captured, but escapes with other prisoners while being transferred to another camp, and arrives at Louise's house to find camp commander, Baron Von Steinbach. To save Hugh from being executed, Louise offers herself to the lecherous Baron. Louise then kills him and escapes with Hugh to an American trench, where they are married by a chaplain on the final day of the war. Afterward, they leave Europe for Hoboken, New Jersey.
Who’s in it. Daring Hearts stars Francis X. Bushman as Hugh Brown, Beverly Bayne as Louise de Villars, L. Rogers Lytton as Baron Von Steinbach and Karl Dane as Lieutenant Von Bergheim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Daring Hearts has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Daring Hearts page.
If you liked it. Fans of Daring Hearts tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Daring Hearts (1919)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Daring Hearts change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Daring Hearts worth watching?
- Daring Hearts holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Daring Hearts?
- Daring Hearts stars Francis X. Bushman, Beverly Bayne, L. Rogers Lytton, Karl Dane and Jean Paige.
- When was Daring Hearts released?
- Daring Hearts was released in 1919, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.