''The Understanding Heart'' is a 1927 American silent

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directed by Jack Conway and stars

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in an early leading role. The film was adapted for the screen by Edward T. Lowe Jr. from the novel of the same name by Peter B. Kyne.

Plot

Forest ranger Bob Mason kills a man in

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. Kelcey Dale, to whom Bob is attracted, commits

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and causes him to be convicted for murder. Bob escapes and is sheltered by Kelcey's sister, Monica Dale.

Cast

- Monica Dale *

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- Bob Mason * Ralph Bushman - Tony Garland * Carmel Myers - Kelcey Dale * Richard Carle - Sheriff Bentley *Jerry Miley - Bardwell * Harvey Clark - Uncle Charlie

Preservation status

*A print was preserved by the MGM Studios.

Production notes

''The Understanding Heart'' features footage of fires used in the 1926 film '' The Fire Brigade''.

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