Smilin' Through
"Exquisite romance!"
Originally released in 1932. Smilin' Through is a drama/romance film. directed by Sidney Franklin.
Starring Norma Shearer, Fredric March, and Leslie Howard
Synopsis
On the day of his wedding, Sir John Carteret's fiancée, Moonyeen, is killed by a jealous rival named Jeremy, leaving him emotionally devastated. Carteret spends three decades in seclusion, mostly communing with the spirit of Moonyeen, until he learns that her niece, Kathleen, has become an orphan. He adopts and raises the child as his own but is alarmed when, as a young woman, she falls in love with the son of Moonyeen's murderer.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 24, 1932
93 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
5.8/10
Mixed (24 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Norma Shearer
as Kathleen / Moonyeen
Fredric March
as Kenneth Wayne / Jeremy
Leslie Howard
as Sir John Carteret
O. P. Heggie
as Dr. Owen
Ralph Forbes
as Willie Ainley
Beryl Mercer
as Mrs. Crouch
Margaret Seddon
as Ellen, the Maid
Forrester Harvey
as Orderly
Herbert Bunston
as Minister
James Bush
as Young Party Guest
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smilin' Through about?
On the day of his wedding, Sir John Carteret's fiancée, Moonyeen, is killed by a jealous rival named Jeremy, leaving him emotionally devastated. Carteret spends three decades in seclusion, mostly ...
Who directed Smilin' Through?
Smilin' Through was directed by Sidney Franklin.
How long is Smilin' Through?
Smilin' Through has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Smilin' Through released?
Smilin' Through was released on September 24, 1932 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Smilin' Through?
The main cast of Smilin' Through includes Norma Shearer, Fredric March, Leslie Howard, O. P. Heggie, Ralph Forbes.