Smilin' Through (1922)
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.
- Date of release
- 1922-02-13
- TMDB
- 6.5 / 10 (3)
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Genres
- Romance, Drama
- Director
- Sidney Franklin
Casting
- Norma Talmadge — Kathleen / Moonyeen
- Wyndham Standing — John Carteret
- Harrison Ford — Kenneth Wayne / Jeremiah Wayne
- Alec B. Francis — Dr. Owen
- Glenn Hunter — Willie Ainsley
- Grace Griswold — Ellen
- Miriam Battista — Little Mary, Moonyeen's Sister
- Gene Lockhart — Village Rector
- Buddy Roosevelt — Departing / Returning Soldier with Mother (uncredited)
Interesting facts
Smilin' Through is a 1922 American silent drama film based on the 1919 play of the same name, written by Jane Cowl and Jane Murfin. The film starred Norma Talmadge, Harrison Ford, and Wyndham Standing. It was co-written and directed by Sidney Franklin, who also directed the more famous 1932 remake at MGM. The film was produced by Talmadge and her husband Joseph M. Schenck for her company, the Norma Talmadge Film Corporation. It was released by First National Pictures. Popular character actor Gene Lockhart made his screen debut in this film.
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