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Cast
Norma Talmadge
as Kathleen / Moonyeen
Wyndham Standing
as John Carteret
Harrison Ford
as Kenneth Wayne / Jeremiah Wayne
Alec B. Francis
as Dr. Owen
Glenn Hunter
as Willie Ainsley
Grace Griswold
as Ellen
Miriam Battista
as Little Mary, Moonyeen's Sister
Gene Lockhart
as Village Rector
Buddy Roosevelt
as Departing / Returning Soldier with Mother (uncredited)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1922
Runtime1h 36m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresRomance, Drama
Votes3
DirectorSidney Franklin
WritersSidney Franklin
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast9 credited
Also Known AsSmilin' Through
About Smilin' Through
The story is essentially the same as the popular Jane Cowl play, with Talmadge in the dual role of Kathleen and Moonyean. Kathleen, a young Irish woman, is in love with Kenneth Wayne but is prevented from marrying him by her guardian John Carteret. John is haunted by memories of his thwarted love for Kathleen's aunt, Moonyean.
Directed by Sidney Franklin, Smilin' Through leans on a strong ensemble — Norma Talmadge, Wyndham Standing, Harrison Ford — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about romance titles of 1922.
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