None but the Lonely Heart

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None but the Lonely Heart

Released Oct 17, 1944

1h 53m

Drama

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In pre-World War II London, Ernie Mott (Cary Grant), a Cockney layabout whose father was killed during World War I, learns that his mother, Ma (Miss Ethel Barrymore), is dying of cancer. In an effort to relieve his mother from the strain of running her shop on her own, Ernie pledges to help her with the business. Ma's failing health and financial desperation lead her to engage in some crooked business dealings, while Ernie courts trouble as he gets involved with a beguiling gangster's wife.

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Emanuel Levy

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Clifford Odets' sentimental family melodrama is mostly known today for earning Cary Grant, who's cast against type, competitive Oscar nomination.

Rated: C+

Jun 13, 2012

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John J. Puccio

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...quite a change of pace for romantic leading man Cary Grant.

Rated: 7/10

Aug 22, 2010

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Dennis Schwartz

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This depressing and moody melodrama marks the directorial and screenwriting debut for playwright Clifford Odets.

Rated: B-

Mar 11, 2009

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Jeff S

Good movie with a strange ending.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/15/24

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steve d

Cary Grant's great performance makes it worth it.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/30/23

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Audience Member

Unbearably tedious and boring film. Cary is brave to try it and I’m glad Ethel has an Oscar she never cared about, but avoid this misfire at all costs.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

05/25/20

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jona i

Change of pace for Cary Grant in this well-defined coming-of-age story. And while it has some lofty artfulness, everything here just kinda floats along, which isn't that exciting.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

A noble effort, and kudos to Cary for attempting it... but this is a monumental bore. Few liked it in 1944, and its harder to care or like it now. Watch about 45 minutes so you get the feel of Grant and Barrymore’s performances, then turn it off and never return.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

02/21/19

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ashley h

None but the Lonely Heart is an amazing film. It is about an itinerant who reluctantly returns home to help his sickly mother run her shop. Cary Grant and Ethel Barrymore give excellent performances. The screenplay is well written. Clifford Odets did a great job directing this movie. I enjoyed watching this motion picture because of the drama and romance. None but the Lonely Heart is a must see.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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In pre-World War II London, Ernie Mott (Cary Grant), a Cockney layabout whose father was killed during World War I, learns that his mother, Ma (Miss Ethel Barrymore), is dying of cancer. In an effort to relieve his mother from the strain of running her shop on her own, Ernie pledges to help her with the business. Ma's failing health and financial desperation lead her to engage in some crooked business dealings, while Ernie courts trouble as he gets involved with a beguiling gangster's wife.

Director: Clifford Odets
Producer: David Hempstead
Screenwriter: Clifford Odets
Distributor: RKO Radio Pictures
Production Co: RKO Radio Pictures Inc.
Genre: Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 17, 1944, Original
Release Date (Streaming): Sep 1, 2009
Runtime: 1h 53m

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