Smilin' Through
"The Musical Triumph In Technicolor"
Originally released in 1941. Smilin' Through is a music/fantasy film. directed by Frank Borzage.
Starring Jeanette MacDonald, Brian Aherne, and Gene Raymond
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (8 votes)
Budget
$1.1M
Production budget
Box Office
$2.4M
2.2x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
as Charles, Kenneth's Batman
Jackie Horner
as Kathleen, as a Child
David Clyde
as Sexton
Frances Carson
as Lady Denham, a Dowager
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $1,105,000
- Revenue
- $2,404,000
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smilin' Through about?
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...
Who directed Smilin' Through?
Smilin' Through was directed by Frank Borzage.
How long is Smilin' Through?
Smilin' Through has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Smilin' Through released?
Smilin' Through was released on October 1, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Smilin' Through?
The main cast of Smilin' Through includes Jeanette MacDonald, Brian Aherne, Gene Raymond, Ian Hunter, Frances Robinson.