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88/100. An exceptional, and I feel a very underrated film with Geraldine Page giving an outstanding and unforgettable performance. She gives the character of Evie so many personal nuances and touches. She really is amazing. Angela Lansbury is also incredible in a supporting role, and nails the character with confidence and style. A lot of the smaller characters are television staples, Richard Deacon, Hal Smith, Ruth McDevitt and Alice Pearce. Barbara Nichols gives a very memorable and funny performance as the woman at the concessions counter.

It is a wonderfully simple and uncomplicated story. Delbert Mann does a superb job with his subtle direction. Very well written with deeply developed characters you care about. Glenn Ford is quite good in a warm and subtle performance. A very special gem of a film.

There are two reasons for watching this film. The most important one is the chance to watch one of the great actresses of our time at work. The other is Mancini's beautiful theme. Evie Jackson is in NYC for the annual postmasters' convention,and Harry Mork is apartment-hunting. Harry and Evie are staying at the same hotel and meet. Harry tells Evie he's engaged and asks her to supply a woman's appraisal of an apartment he's considering. The scene at the apartment, where Evie slowly realizes that he really IS engaged (and not wooing her) is an acting tour de force. That one scene is worth the price of admission. I saw the film at its opening, at Radio City Music Hall, and I'll never forget it - or Geraldine Page.

This is a film about two middle aged people in search of their soul mates. It is a very adult film. Children under 35 usually don't find it very rewarding unless they possess an unusual emotional maturity. I loved it the first time I saw it when I was about 22, but I didn't understand its depths until I was about 38. It shows the despair of lonely singles. It shows the "innocence" of the never attached. A spinster (what an ageist and sexist term) and a not too old jaded and bored bachelor try to make relationships which don't really fit work for them. The efforts they go through and the situations they find themselves in make for a lovely and sweet ride. The resolution is extremely gratifying and not so unrealistic. Its tone, mood and pacing as the two meet and learn about each other build beautifully. I don't want a remake, but I miss movies of this maturity, thought and charm. No glamour, no glitz, no silly gags, no pretty young things, this film shows ordinary people with ordinary problems trying to find someone to love in a world that isn't always kind to people past their "prime". Geraldine Page is revelatory as the slightly ridiculous woman who grows more lovely as the story progresses. Glenn Ford's charms are used to their maximum effect and Angela Landsbury adds the right shrewish tone. This is a must see for people who love a good complicated normal romance.

I note that a DVD version of this charming film is available in Great Britain, but not here . (Our VHS version is not in stock from one major source and one wonders if the British DVD is also out-of-stock.) This title boasts two truly fine actresses, Geraldine Page and Angela Lansbury (although the latter has little more than a cameo, of which she makes the most, as always), plus a wonderful supporting cast as well. Ordinarily I've found Glenn Ford to be rather dull in several of his big screen performances but in this one I recall finding him well-suited to his role and giving an entirely sympathetic and amusing account of himself opposite Ms. Page in a role she obviously relished.

With a well-remembered theme song and a nice music score by the prolific Henry Mancini, there's probably no danger of this one being remade, I suspect, and, since it's close to perfect in this original telling, let's just hope that a DVD release will eventually allow us to revisit the qualities that made it genuinely appealing for mature audiences forty years ago and, I feel sure, still would today.

Glenn Ford is excellent here as he always was. Geraldine Page shines in her role, with many nuances to it. At first she seems like a naive out-of-towner in the big city but she turns out to be really quite wise and self aware. A terrific and sympathetic performance.

This movie seems like a bridge between the old style of filmmaking and a newer more daring way of approaching human relationships. This is a gem.

Also watch for BOTH Mrs. Kravitz's from Bewitched.

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This film is one of the best! Glen Ford and Geraldine Page are excellent. The story is believable, sentimental without being too predictable. Page, as Evie gives a marvelous performance as a single woman postmaster in her forties, living it up at a convention in the Big Apple; perhaps her best performance. At one point, she gives a monologue about what women "give up" as they grow older waiting to find a husband. The writing is touching without being saccharine. And the direction throughout this scene and others is subtle and play-like; simply superb. Films are just not shot in long takes as this one anymore. This film is an example of a little-known black and white film that gets overlooked, but is stellar in its own right!

Glenn Ford and Geraldine Page were never better than they are in the film "Dear Heart." It's the story of how two people (who in all likelihood should never be together...or even meet) find each other and fall in love, despite the fact that their lives are heading in completely opposite directions. Geraldine Page is Evie, a small town Postmistress at a Postmaster's convention. She's outgoing, gregarious, and talks (and interacts) with everyone...wanting anyone she meets to feel her same joy of life and excitement in simple things. But despite her bubbly personality, she's lonely, and can only affect superficial relationships with strangers. Glen Ford is a charming salesman who's been a lady's man always heading in a direction opposite of the altar. He finally decides to tie the knot with Angela Lansbury (at her controlling, oppressive best) when he meets Evie. She's honest in the extreme, delightful in her no holds barred approach to life...and like nothing Glen's ever met before. They shouldn't have anything in common...but they do...it's her approach to life, and through her he sees how he really wants to be...and she sees the real him. They know they can't ask too much of each other...or can they? Surprizing and sparkling, this story set the standard for romances some 30 years later...like "Sleepless in Seattle." It shows no matter which way you're heading...you only think you have life planned and real love...the right one...will always find a way to re-write your story. Simply said...the world needs truly wonderful movies like "Dear Heart" now, more than ever.

Dear Heart (1964)

I started this movie almost by accident the first time, perhaps taken by the title. Then the sharp, clean set design from the early 60s and the bright modernis photography took me in. And yes, of course, there is the odd leading stars, and aging Glenn Ford and the impressive Geraldine Page. This is a totally contrived set-up movie, with a fun premise and not a lot of depth (not atypical of a lot of early 60s Hollywood fare). But it survives because of those very things, as a kind of movie we don't see much anymore, driven by some great acting and good writing, and a willingness (by the viewer) to sit back and get sucked in.

Slice of life? Not a chance. Deep social comment? Not really. But still significant? Oddly, yes, it works, and I've seen it twice. So there.

Geraldene Page was always one of my favorite actresses. She was exceptionally good as she posessed a broad spectrum of insight into the characters that she portrayed. She was one of the few actresses who could play almost any given part in any genre. Here she is teamed with the very talented Glenn Ford in a light-hearted romantic comedy where they play off of each other brilliantly. The directing is fabulous and so is the story, even though some may find it a bit slow. I think it is worth watching more than once. One of the most hilarious scenes in the film is when Miss Page and Mr. Ford are in one of the hotel hallways deciding exactly what the other guests are like and 'supposedly how they live' as well. I like this movie because it makes me feel good! Angela Lansbury is excellent also, in her 'barely more than a cameo appearance' as she ignites the fire that makes the story work! A definite 10 in my book. Watch this gem!

"Dear Heart" is more interesting for its examination of cultural and gender norms of the 1960s than it is as a movie. It's about two lonely souls (Geraldine Page and Glenn Ford) who meet in a hotel where they are both staying for business reasons and find comfort and understanding in each other that neither finds elsewhere. Glenn Ford is really winning in a lighter and more comedic role than I'm used to seeing him, and it's refreshing to see Geraldine Page take a break from the heavy roles she was most often associated with. The film is kind of slow and a little blah actually, but it does manage to create a satisfying feeling of melancholy and capture that unique quality that business trips have when the realities of one's real life seem far away and moments seem full of the potential for excitement.

The warbly title song, written by Henry Mancini, Jay Livingston, and Ray Evans, was nominated for an Academy Award.

Grade: B-

The lives of a woman and man intersect at a New York hotel in this sentimental story from 1964. Glenn Ford plays Harry Mork, a traveling salesman who has decided to slow down and settle down after years of schmoozing, boozing and extracurricular intrigues. Geraldine Page plays Evie Jackson, a small-town postal worker who annually visits the big cities for the industry convention and a chance to let loose a little and take in the sights.

Evie is the person who has never met a stranger. Outwardly she is an eternal optimist and delights in knowing everyone's names, as if that knowledge makes them friends. Under the surface, though, she might be "Miss Lonelyhearts" from Hitchcock's "Rear Window" in a few years, if her life situation doesn't resolve into a satisfactory conclusion. Ms. Page's portrayal of Evie is so fascinating that she dominates the film. Frankly, my attention is always riveted to the screen when this film plays, even though I know how it turns out. As others have pointed out, this is a performance worthy of an Oscar.

The screenplay is very well written, allowing the viewer to observe every aspect of the characters, learning their way of life, their fears, and even their hidden dreams. The acting is good across the board. The end result is very satisfying, especially for viewers who can identify with the emotional vulnerability of the two main characters.

This movie will not amaze you or astound you. It won't send you into a world of rapture or sexually arouse you (I don't think!) but it will entertain you if you want a slow paced movie with an appealing cast and a predictable yet well written script.

I've watched Dear Heart many times and I'll watch it many times more simply because the casting is so perfect. You'll see many of the guest stars from 1960's-1970's tv in this film plus a great star turn by Geraldine Page who simply dominates the screen...she can't help it. Her star power is so great.

Admittedly I'm not a fan of Glenn Ford but he is more than adequate in this role as the promiscuous greeting card salesman.

The actor who steals the show is. Barbara Nichols as June, the shrill gift shop cashier, whose easy virtue is a plus rather than a minus. Her droll expressions and dead pan humor are so funny. Her laugh is one in a million.

Everyone in the cast is fun to watch.

The Henry Mancini score is overdone but so what? It's lovely.

Dear Heart is a nice movie. Have a real coke and buttered popcorn and settle back to watch this sweet easy film.

It's only nearly fatal flaw is Phyllis's semi-beatnik son and his girlfriend. Their tedious presence must be ignored.

If you can do that then Dear Heart will be enjoyable.

I really found little to like about this film. Yes, it was well-written, but I couldn't get past the premise that it was just a bunch of horny, middle-aged people hooking up at conventions. Glen Ford, on his way to meet his fiancée, stops off to have some drinks at a former lover's apartment, and she seems to have no trouble suggesting they just keep it up. Geraldine Page, an extremely unlikeable, needy, busy-body flirts with absolutely every man she sees, married or not. The whole premise here was Glen Ford not being faithful and constantly weighing his options, while Geraldine Page tries her hardest to snag someone she believes has a wife. It wasn't funny to me in the slightest - I wanted her to shut up and for Glen Ford to man up.

Geraldine Page turns in a great performance as Evie Jackson, a middle-aged woman who seems to have missed the boat and fills her life managing everything and trying to make a home wherever she is. At a postmasters' convention in New York City, she treats the staff like long-lost friends while she evades a group of old maids. She says at one point, that after a woman has given up, she bonds with a group of spinsters and loses her identity.

Glenn Ford is a rather desperate middle-aged man whose just gotten a promotion and will have an office in New York City. He's been a salesman on the road for decades and yearns to settle down. He's recently gotten engaged to a woman from Altoona, PA (Angela Lansbury) and plans to find an apartment in the big city.

Of course these two lonely people keep running into each other at the convention hotel where they are both staying. Slowly they begin to be attracted to one another, but he's already engaged. To make matters worse, his soon-to-be step son (Michael Anderson, Jr.) has bailed from college and has basically moved in with Ford at the hotel. But Lansbury has misled him and he thinks the kid is 13. Plus he wants a home, but that's not what Lansbury has in mind.

Page and Ford are just terrific in this on-and-off romantic story of two souls who finally find one another despite the pitfalls along the road. Lansbury is brash as the "other woman" and Anderson is OK in an odd role and subplot.

Others in the large cast include Charles Drake as Evie's one-time boyfriend, Barbara Nichols as the sales girl, Patricia Barry as Ford's old girl friend, Richard Deacon as the convention runner, and Sandra Gould as his assistant. The pack of old maids includes Ruth McDevitt, Mary Wickes, and Alice Pearce. Neva Patterson is Page's oft-married friend. Lots of other familiar faces pop up: Hal Smith, Doris Roberts, Maxine Stuart, Patsy Garrett, Ralph Manza, and Steve Bell as Chester.

Geraldine Page won a Golden Globe nomination for this film.

A singular movie, it feels like no other movie I've ever seen and for some reason that I can't quite pinpoint I like it. Maybe it's Geraldine Page's soft sweet expression of a caring character who slowly draws you in with the very characteristics that initially repel. A single woman postmaster attends the annual convention, this year in NYC. She knows everyone at the convention from years before and they know her, and love her. She knows everyone in the hotel by the time she leaves because she sticks her nose in everywhere. Sometimes it's sweet and sometimes it's Karen. For instance she shows a real interest in people but then she tells everyone other people's dirt, "I knew her when her name was Frank" or just makes up trouble, "I'd like to report a neglected dog." Aside from Glenn Ford and his always awkward delivery (what is that supposed to be? Natural?) most of the movie is almost amusing. Mostly it's amusing as a time piece.

Geraldine Page is a postmistress who's going to her convention in New York. Glenn Ford is an engaged man, who's getting married in a month to Angela Lansbury. They both happen to be staying at the same hotel and through certain circumstances, they meet, but only after we see Glenn visiting a friend, who's got the hots for him but he doesn't give her a tumble and after seeing Geraldine talking to Charles Drake, a married man, of whom she's been seeing. But of course she's miserable not having the whole package. This is a very sweet film, that was originally called The Out-of-Towners, but when the Oscar-nominated song was written, they came up with the idea to change the movie title to fit the song. Great idea! The title fits this very funny yet vulnerable film. It may be one of those films that are far from perfect, but has much heart and sentiment. Therefore, it makes up for any imperfections in the eyes of those who love it. If you've never seen Glenn meet Geraldine, then you are missing one match made in heaven, as they seem very well suited for each other. There's really nothing else to know about the film. "Dear Heart" is a movie that shows average people in search of love and finding it.

This is one of my favorite movies. It's a very sentimental story about lonely people who find each other. The characters of Harry(Glen Ford) and Evie(Geraldine Paige) are very well written, complete and endearing. I can watch this movie over and over again. I love it.

I don't know about Chimale1025's claim that "Children under 35" won't enjoy it unless they are exceptionally mature, but I am currently in my mid-20s and have loved this film since I saw it on TCM in my early 20's. Then again, many of my favorite films deal with the loneliness of not quite fitting in to society's big picture.

This is a lovely story of two lonely people who find each other at just the right time, and the growing closeness between the two forces them to look at their lives more clearly and see what they really want out of life. The title song by Mancini is rather cloying and irritating, but I can overlook that for the wonderful performances by Ford and Page. Lansbury is also quite good as the supposed shrew and "tomato", but even she is not entirely unsympathetic in the end. She is also lonely, you see.

Anyone who has been truly lonely or is sympathetic to that position will react emotionally to this film. True, it is a little dated, but that is a large part of its charm for the innocence and hope that fills it. Definitely worth a look, and hopefully it will appear on DVD soon enough!

This is a bittersweet rom com for older types. It's about people that have lived and have baggage coming together. There's some interesting stuff here about casual affairs that was uncommon for the era and a couple of believable performances from the leads. Probably more appealing to older folks, but still a cute little romance.