Smilin' Through (1941)
The Musical Triumph In Technicolor
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.
Director: Frank Borzage
Genre: Music, Fantasy, Romance
Runtime: 100 min
Release Date: October 1, 1941
Cast
- Jeanette MacDonald - Kathleen / Moonyean Clare
- Brian Aherne - Sir John Carteret
- Gene Raymond - Kenneth 'Ken' Wayne / Jeremy 'Jerry' Wayne
- Ian Hunter - Reverend Owen Harding
- Frances Robinson - Ellen, John's Housekeeper
- Patrick O'Moore - Willie Ainley
- Eric Lonsdale - Charles, Kenneth's Batman
- Jackie Horner - Kathleen, as a Child
- David Clyde - Sexton
- Frances Carson - Lady Denham, a Dowager
Screenplay
- John L. Balderston (Screenplay)
- Donald Ogden Stewart (Screenplay)
- Jane Cowl (Theatre Play)
- Jane Murfin (Theatre Play)
Music: Herbert Stothart
Cinematography: Leonard Smith, Oliver T. Marsh
Editing: Frank Sullivan
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $1M
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Spectacle
Keywords
musical, love, wedding, rowboat
Trailer
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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, and she quickly grows up to look just like her aunt.
- Who directed Smilin' Through?
- Smilin' Through was directed by Frank Borzage.
- Who stars in Smilin' Through?
- Smilin' Through stars Jeanette MacDonald, Brian Aherne, Gene Raymond, Ian Hunter, Frances Robinson, Patrick O'Moore.
- How long is Smilin' Through?
- Smilin' Through has a runtime of 1h 40m (100 minutes).
- What genre is Smilin' Through?
- Smilin' Through is a Music, Fantasy, Romance film.
- What is the budget of Smilin' Through?
- Smilin' Through had a budget of $1M.
- How much did Smilin' Through gross?
- Smilin' Through grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was Smilin' Through produced?
- Smilin' Through was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Smilin' Through?
- The themes of Smilin' Through include: Musical Spectacle.