Smilin’ Through (1941): Cast
Smilin’ Through is a 1941 music fantasy film directed by Frank Borzage, starring Brian Aherne as Sir John Carteret, Jeanette MacDonald and Jackie Horner. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 40m (100 min)
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Smilin’ Through About?
The premise of Smilin’ Through without spoilers.
A Technicolor musical triumph, the story follows John Carteret, who has lived in grief since his bride Moonyean was murdered on their wedding day. He opens his home to Kathleen, Moonyean’s five‑year‑old orphaned niece, who matures into a spitting‑image of her aunt, rekindling hope and love.
Smilin’ Through Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- flash forward
- title co written by female
- england
- eternal love
- ghost
- guardian ward relationship
- hereditary tendency
- world war one
- party
- rainstorm
- interrupted elopement
- mansion
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- physician
- deception
- picnic
- romantic rivalry
- family feud
- forbidden love
- color remake of black and white film
- lost love
- parents drowned
- ballad
- popular music
- port wine
- murder of fiancee
- title song
- murder at a wedding
- bride murdered
- wedding ring
- edict
- romantic break up
- service men canteen
- sound remake of silent film
- romantic reunion
- birth certificate
- crossing over
- death of uncle
- gothic romance
- dark romance
- tragic love
- epic romance
- 1910s
- 1890s
- 1860s
- wedding
- death
- singer
- irish
- dual role
- uncle
Smilin’ Through Cast & Characters
Brian Aherne leads the cast as Sir John Carteret, with Jeanette MacDonald as Kathleen / Moonyean Clare and Jackie Horner as Kathleen, as a Child. Directed by Frank Borzage; 11 actors are credited in all.
- Director Frank Borzage
- Brian Aherne as Sir John Carteret
- Jeanette MacDonald as Kathleen / Moonyean Clare
- Jackie Horner as Kathleen, as a Child
- Ian Hunter as Reverend Owen Harding
Also Starring in Smilin’ Through
· 7 more- David Clyde Sexton
- Gene Raymond Kenneth 'Ken' Wayne / Jeremy 'Jerry' Wayne
- Patrick O'Moore Willie Ainley
- Frances Robinson Ellen, John's Housekeeper
- Eric Lonsdale Charles, Kenneth's Batman
- Ruth Rickaby Woman with Lady Denham
- Frances Carson Lady Denham, a Dowager
More from Frank Borzage
More films directed by Frank Borzage, best-rated first: Desire, The Big Fisherman, China Doll and Moonrise.
Smilin’ Through Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “Chagrins d'amour” and “En gång i livet”.
- Also known as
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- Chagrins d'amour
- En gång i livet
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Smilin’ Through FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Smilin’ Through, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Smilin’ Through?
Smilin’ Through runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).
When was Smilin’ Through released?
Smilin’ Through was released on October 1, 1941.
Who directed Smilin’ Through?
Smilin’ Through was directed by Frank Borzage.
More films by Frank Borzage Who is in the cast of Smilin’ Through?
Smilin’ Through stars Brian Aherne as Sir John Carteret, Jeanette MacDonald as Kathleen / Moonyean Clare and Jackie Horner as Kathleen, as a Child, among 11 credited actors.
Does Smilin’ Through have a post-credit scene?
No. Smilin’ Through has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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