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Hearts in Exile (1929): cast, story & where to watch

1929 · Film

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Released in 1929, Hearts in Exile is a romance film directed by Michael Curtiz, running about 82 minutes. “Lovers...Cast From Society Because They Dared to Tell the Truth!” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In this romance set in Russia, a fisherman's daughter is jilted by her true love and instead marries a baron. Time passes and the two men meet each other in Siberia where they have both been exiled. When the poorer man has the opportunity to come home, he changes places with the baron so that he can return to his wife. Unbeknownst to him, she has gone to the frozen wasteland to search for him.

Who’s in it. Hearts in Exile stars Dolores Costello as Vera Zuanova, Grant Withers as Paul Pavloff, James Kirkwood as Baron Serge Palma and George Fawcett as Dmitri Ivanov, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Hearts in Exile page.

If you liked it. Fans of Hearts in Exile tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Hearts in Exile (1929)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Hearts in Exile change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Hearts in Exile?
Hearts in Exile stars Dolores Costello, Grant Withers, James Kirkwood, George Fawcett and David Torrence.
When was Hearts in Exile released?
Hearts in Exile was released in 1929, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.