Dear Heart

It is a movie

With those lines, Henry Manicini's song begins one of the finest romatic movies Hollywood ever produced. I have loved "Dear Heart" from my first viewing of it many years ago on television, and I was so happy when it was first released on VHS. I actually sent letters asking the movie be saved. Now, it is about to be forgotten again, and that would be such a shame. I hope someone will rescue this most wonderful of movies and release it on DVD. I promise to be an ardent customer.Why is the movie so special? - wonderful script, superb acting, careful direction, and, of course, Henry Mancini's haunting score.Geraldine Page, one of the finest actresses to grace the stage or silver screen, absolutely shines as the loveable, sometimes whacky, and always genuinely beautiful Evie Jackson. Her performance in "Dear Heart" is a thing of beauty: to be enjoyed, marveled at, and treasured.In the movie, Evie is a middle-aged postal clerk who hasn't found love. Despite being alone, she faces the world with courage and an open heart. Evie is one of those rare women who will walk right into your life and make it better if she is given the chance. She has, beneath her sometimes awkward exterior, a quiet, lovely grace; tolerance for others; and a quirky, disarming charm. You would think someone would see all that is there, but Evie hasn't found her "Dear Heart."While attending a convention at a New York hotel, she meets Glenn Ford, a salesman, who thinks he has found love, but really hasn't. The script then masterfully unfolds, allowing this most unlikely of romances, to somehow find its way.Mr. Ford gives an outstanding performance in this film. His work with Ms. Page is of the highest order. The film is also graced with a lovely performance by the most talented Angela Lansbury, who plays Glenn Ford's fiance. Combine three such fine actors; the wonderul director, Delbert Mann; a charming, humorous, poignant script by Tad Mosel; and include many of the finest supporting actors of that era; and you have nothing less than cinematic magic.The movie has one beautiful scene after another. One of my favorites is when Geraldine Page and Glenn Ford are walking together in a hotel hallway, examining the room service trays left outside guests' doors, and commenting on what they tell about the people in the rooms. There is more insight into human nature in that one scene than in most movies. And the movie's ending - well, it is one of the finest ever filmed. If you want to know what love should be, look no further than this tender, romantic gem.I love movies, and many of them I treasure, but "Dear Heart" is the one I cherish most. It so deserves to be saved. Someone, please save this movie and release it on DVD. If you do, it will, like the song says, "... warm this night."

I really enjoyed this film, until it started sticking. It's one of those cheap purple tinted movies, and I didn't see any other options to choose from. I don't know why they'd put a product like this out. (Well, I do know)

I enjoyed this movie so much many years ago, that I decided to purchase it. Glad I did.

This is a very sweet romantic black and white movie about a spinster lady, Evie, (Geraldine Page) who is in New York for the Postmaster's Conference. (She is the postmistress in Ohio.) She meets a businessman, Harry (Glenn Ford), at the hotel where they are both staying. Harry has been a life-long confirmed bachelor until he decides it's time to "come down to earth," and has recently become engaged to Phyllis whom he met in Pennsylvania. Phyllis is not with Harry in NY, and Harry and Evie start spending some casual time together. It is not long before Evie is quite taken with Harry. He tells her he is married, but she eventually confronts him that she doesn't believe it, and he confesses. Eventually, Harry begins to have feelings for Evie, and they kiss in her room while he is there to make a phone call. Suddenly, a phone call for Harry is routed to Evie's room,, and she answers: it's Phyllis, and she asks to speak to Harry. He is quite surprised, and nervous and says he'll be right down. Evie then realizes there really is a significant other in Harry's life, and is once again let down by a man she truly cared about, but it appears is unavailable. She decides to leave the convention early, but as she is going through the gate to board her train at Grand Central Station she is paged and asked to report to the customer service counter. She is given a message from Harry that tells her not to move, not one inch. She sits down on her suitcase, and is obviously perplexed, but hopeful about what it could mean. Harry appears at the top of the long staircase at the station, sees her sitting on her luggage among the throngs of people, and goes to her. The crowed swallows up the actual reunion, but the end scene and title song play as a fade in shows them embracing and in a tender kiss. It is such a beautiful movie, and one that resonates with hope, even though up to that point your life has been lonely.

I am 54 years old, happily married, and love classic movies (especially the romantic ones). My mother introduced me to old movies when I was in high school. And now with each passing year, I am so grateful that she did. I appreciate the artistry and emotional power of the classic movies, and "Dear Heart" is no exception.I had the privilege of seeing this movie for the first time last year on TCM. And I just watched it again on TCM. This is a mature love story about two middle-aged strangers who cross paths while staying at a New York hotel. The character played by Glenn Ford is engaged to be married when he happens to meet Geraldine Page's outgoing single lady postmaster attending a convention. Circumstances keep throwing them together and ever so tentatively a romance buds. I will not divulge the ending. You'll have to watch for yourself.Geraldine Page is outstanding in the role of Evie, the warm, quirky, and wonderfully decent single working gal who has been unlucky in love. While Glenn Ford is her perfect match as Harry the perennial bachelor who is trying to settle down. All the elements including the direction by Delbert Mann, screenplay, supporting cast, sets, costumes, and photography are first rate. And the beautiful and gracefully poignant score by Henry Mancini is unforgettable. (Mancini should be considered as one of the great composers of the 20th century).For the most part, current movies do not stir your heart or stay with you the way that a sincere and deceptively simple love story such as "Dear Heart" can. So Amazon, it's about time that you made this enduring love story available on DVD for all to enjoy. Thank you for listening!

AT LAST ON DVD!!Probably one of the most romantic Films ever made, starring Geraldine Page and Glenn Ford as the unlikely couple thrown together by chance circumstances.This Movie gives Geraldine Page an opportunity to show what a versatile actress she really is. Compare this role, say, to that which she plays in 'What Ever Happened To Aunt Alice' and you'll see what I mean! From the moment this Movie starts, you are endeared to the character Evie Jackson; her simple and child-like innocence and vulnerability moves you to tears, and will capture your heart from the beginning. From saving message cards sent to herself as mementoes from a 'lonely' trip away from home alone - to paying Bellboys to 'page' her name for nothing more than to feel 'wanted'... Evie Jackson is one of those people who is naturally 'nice', and blissfully unaware of it; someone nobody misses until they are gone from this life... Somehow, Glenn Ford's character is no-where near good enough for her, but we rejoice in the ending that makes life worth living for Evie.A romantic comedy that although has amusing moments, they are, at times, so terribly sad and full of melancholia, they make us want to cry...We have waited a long time for this Movie to come out on DVD - and the Video was only ever available in the USA.True Movie Magic!

Dear Heart, is a film I have wanted for ages. It's an old fashioned picture, and in black and white. It's also what I would call a gentle comedy.It stars three old time film stars, Glen Ford, Geraldine Page (in my opinion can do know wrong) and Angela Lansbury. It's a slight story of two people meeting and getting to fall in love with each other, and that's it, nothing more and nothing else. But it's more, but to find out you have to see it. For people who go and see wham bang kind of films it will be too boring for them. It's a film of the 60s, but it could have been set in the 30s or 40s. The only thing about which is not good is the DVD picture on the front, it's just not true, but it looks nice.

My copy is not very good, it sounds very tinny! I wish they'd bring out an official dvd

Terrible quality. It skipped and jumped and was barely audible. The supplier offered another DVD or VHS as an exchange but he hardly had anything to choose from? He must be new at this. I returned it for a full refund. It was also way over priced at $60.00 but I really wanted the movie.

I love this movie. and have waited a long time to get it on DVDWell acted .The music is wonderful.