Smilin' Through
1941, English. Directed by Frank Borzage.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Frank BorzageDirector
- Jeanette MacDonaldKathleen / Moonyean Clare
- Brian AherneSir John Carteret
- Gene RaymondKenneth 'Ken' Wayne / Jeremy 'Jerry' Wayne
- Ian HunterReverend Owen Harding
- Frances RobinsonEllen, John's Housekeeper
- Patrick O'MooreWillie Ainley
- Eric LonsdaleCharles, Kenneth's Batman
- Jackie HornerKathleen, as a Child
- David ClydeSexton
- Frances CarsonLady Denham, a Dowager
- Ruth RickabyWoman with Lady Denham
Details
- Released
- 1 October 1941
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- John L. Balderston, Donald Ogden Stewart
- Budget
- $1.1M
- Box office
- $2.4M
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How long is Smilin' Through?
Smilin' Through runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
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Smilin' Through parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Smilin' Through is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Smilin' Through on?
Smilin' Through isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 October 1941. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Smilin' Through?
If you liked Smilin' Through, try The Map of Tiny Perfect Things, Modern Life Is Rubbish, Heavy Metal.
Who directed Smilin' Through?
Smilin' Through (1941) was directed by Frank Borzage and stars Jeanette MacDonald, Brian Aherne, Gene Raymond.