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Smilin' Through (1941)

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Release Date: Jan 1, 1941 Wide

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Adapted from the warhorse stage tearjerker by Jane Cowl and Jane Murfin, this 1941 film version of Smilin' Through is even hokier than two earlier movie adaptations, but it works beautifully thanks to the sensitive direction of Frank Borzage. Brian Aherne dominates the proceedings as the aged Sir John Carteret, who has lived in embittered seclusion since the tragic wedding-day death of his beloved fiancee Moonyean Clare. Upon the outbreak of WW2, Cateret's estate is visited by his orphaned

Unrated, 1 hr. 41 min.

Drama, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics

Directed By: Frank Borzage

Written By: John L. Balderston, Donald Ogden Stewart

In Theaters: Jan 1, 1941 Wide

On DVD: May 26, 1993

MGM

Cast

Jeanette MacDonald
Moonyean Clare
Brian Aherne
Sir John Carteret
Ian Hunter
Rev. Owen Harding
Frances Robinson
Ellen
Pat O'Moore
Willie
Eric Lonsdale
Charles (Batman)
Jackie Horner
Kathleen as a child
David Clyde
Sexton
Frances Carson
Dowager
Ruth Rickaby
Woman
Gene Raymond
Jeremy Wayne, Kenneth W...
Wyndham Standing
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This material had served as a tear-milking vehicle for Norma Talmadge in the '20s and Norma Shearer in the '30s, and it was a touch threadbare even when they did it.

July 28, 2006 Full Review Source: Slant Magazine

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Solid melodrama, excellent MGM production. The cast is great, Norma Shearer is radiant and gives a fine performance. Fredric March is fine as well. Very sentimental, but its so well done. Good story, excellent art direction.

February 19, 2010