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Smilin' Through (1932)

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Director Sidney Franklin originally adapted Jane Murfin and Jane Cowl's play Smilin' Through for the silver screen in a 1922 silent film starring Norma Talmadge and (the other) Harrison Ford. Remaking his own film, Franklin directed Norma Shearer in this 1932 talkie. Leslie Howard plays John Carteret, an old man whose fianc�e (Shearer) was killed on their wedding day by her jilted former suitor (Fredric March). Years later, Carteret is forced to take care of his orphaned niece Kathleen (also

Unrated, 1 hr. 40 min.

Drama, Romance, Classics

Directed By: Sidney Franklin

In Theaters: Sep 24, 1932 Wide

On DVD: Dec 15, 1993

Cast

Fredric March
Jeremy Wayne
Leslie Howard
John Carteret
O.P. Heggie
Dr. Owen
Ralph Forbes
Willie Ainley
Beryl Mercer
Mrs. Crouch
David Torrence
Gardener
Margaret Seddon
Ellen
Forrester Harvey
Orderly
Cora Sue Collins
Young Kathleen
Norma Shearer
Kathleen, Moonyean Clar...

Critic Reviews for Smilin' Through

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It is a beautiful production, too immaculate, if anything, in its scenes of the past.

January 31, 2012 Full Review Source: New York Times

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Mordaunt Hall

New York Times

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In interpretation, in acting and in the fine presentation of all its poetically romantic qualities, this version is a worthy successor to the earlier transcription.

March 26, 2009 Full Review Source: Variety

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Variety Staff

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Lovely, simply lovely.

January 31, 2012 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide

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It shows off the weaknesses of its leads; it stews in rank sentimentality; and it suffers from an uneven tone and attention-killing pacing problems.

February 12, 2005 Full Review Source: Goatdog's Movies

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Michael W. Phillips, Jr.

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79/100. 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