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Dear Heart

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Bubbly, middle-aged Evie Jackson has been single and alone for quite some time. When she attends a postmasters' convention at a New York City hotel, she meets rakish greeting card salesman Harry Mork and falls in love. Unfortunately, Harry wants to settle down and is set to marry Phyllis, a widow with a teenage son. Harry, however, soon realizes that Phyllis may not be as excited about the prospect of domestic life as he is.

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Bosley Crowther New York Times May 9, 2005
[Dear Heart] is a stale, dull and humorless pretension at what its producers dare to describe as "gay, sophisticated comedy," and it makes almost scandalous misuse of the recognized talents of Geraldine Page. Go to Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews Feb 19, 2021
1.5/4
...a slow-moving drama that's been suffused with a whole host of ineffective, time-wasting attributes... Go to Full Review Joan Didion Vogue Mar 16, 2020
It's a kind of middle-class Marty, a less melancholy Summertime, and, for an hour-and-a-half out of two, touching and pleasant to watch. Go to Full Review Wendy Michener Maclean's Magazine Jun 27, 2019
Geraldine Page is clearly a most desirable woman, so they have given her the handicap of a poisonous personality, and most men in the audience may wonder why on earth Glenn Ford, of all people, wants to spend the rest of his life with her. Go to Full Review Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Jul 6, 2014
B-
A pleasant offbeat romantic comedy about middle-aged opposites making a love connection against all odds. Go to Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jul 3, 2005
2/5
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David K @RT61474040 Jul 9, 2026 Geraldine Page is exceptional in this film and the professional critics who blasted this film are, themselves, out of line with their ego-driven criticisms. The fact is the film is an enjoyable film to pass the time with. Really delightful in many ways. Not a true classic but absolutely worth the time. See more Kay H. @kthswims Oct 10, 2025 This is a gem ! I was surprised by the reviews and skeptical of their reviews moving forward.. Mancini nod-less ? See more Nov 17, 2021 The film has its detractors but watching this excellent cast is worth your time. Yes, it's a bit stilted and the sexual innuendo is dated, but the performances outweigh all that. See more May 6, 2021 Geraldine Page is the reason to watch. She plays a unique, outgoing spinster who seeks love. She loves to hear her name called in lobbies by bell boys, leaves herself messages from fictitious men and is the kindest of souls. Much of the movie trips over its self, but Page soars. See more steve d @RT35616104 Jul 18, 2020 The actors are fairly effective but the script is just ok. See more Jul 24, 2019 Geraldine Page can, unlike most actors, demonstrate emotion and nuance through her actions. No dialog need be spoken. Page was a genius in this regard and the only actor at the time to be able to pull this movie together, which she does quite fabulously. The Henry Mancini score is also a standout. See more Read all reviews
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Delbert Mann

Director

Glenn Ford

Harry Mork

Geraldine Page

Evie Jackson

Michael Anderson Jr.

Patrick

Barbara Nichols

June Loveland

Patricia Barry

Mitchell

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Synopsis Bubbly, middle-aged Evie Jackson has been single and alone for quite some time. When she attends a postmasters' convention at a New York City hotel, she meets rakish greeting card salesman Harry Mork and falls in love. Unfortunately, Harry wants to settle down and is set to marry Phyllis, a widow with a teenage son. Harry, however, soon realizes that Phyllis may not be as excited about the prospect of domestic life as he is.
Director
Delbert Mann
Producer
Martin Manulis
Distributor
Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co
Warner Brothers/Seven Arts
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 2, 1964, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 12, 2017
Runtime
1h 54m
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