Smilin' Through(1941)
The Musical Triumph In Technicolor
Smilin' Through Synopsis
John Carteret has long been depressed and lonely, because, at his wedding years ago, his bride, Moonyean, was murdered. He accepts into his house Kathleen, the 5-year-old orphaned niece of Moonyean, and she quickly grows up to look just like her aunt.
Smilin' Through (1941) is a music, fantasy and romance film directed by Frank Borzage, released on October 1, 1941 with a runtime of 1h 40m. It stars Jeanette MacDonald, Brian Aherne, Gene Raymond and Ian Hunter. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Frank Borzage
- Writers:
- John L. Balderston, Donald Ogden Stewart, Jane Murfin
- Producers:
- Frank Borzage, Victor Saville
- Cinematographer:
- Oliver T. Marsh
- Composer:
- Herbert Stothart
- Production:
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- Budget:
- $1,105,000
- Revenue:
- $2,404,000
- Status:
- Released
Smilin' Through (1941) Trailer
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Smilin' Through Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeanette MacDonald
as Kathleen / Moonyean Clare
Brian Aherne
as Sir John Carteret
Gene Raymond
as Kenneth 'Ken' Wayne / Jeremy 'Jerry' Wayne
Ian Hunter
as Reverend Owen Harding
Frances Robinson
as Ellen, John's Housekeeper
Patrick O'Moore
as Willie Ainley
- Eric Lonsdale
Eric Lonsdale
as Charles, Kenneth's Batman
Jackie Horner
as Kathleen, as a Child
David Clyde
as Sexton
Frances Carson
as Lady Denham, a Dowager
- Ruth Rickaby
Ruth Rickaby
as Woman with Lady Denham
Key crew
Directed by Frank Borzage, written by John L. Balderston, Donald Ogden Stewart and Jane Murfin, produced by Frank Borzage and Victor Saville.
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Smilin' Through Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 9 ratings.
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Smilin' Through – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Smilin' Through?
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The main cast of Smilin' Through (1941) includes Jeanette MacDonald, Brian Aherne, Gene Raymond, Ian Hunter and Frances Robinson. The film was directed by Frank Borzage. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Smilin' Through released?
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Smilin' Through was released on October 1, 1941 and runs for 1h 40m.
Is Smilin' Through worth watching?
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Smilin' Through (1941) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy music, fantasy and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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