Smiles
“In which the great American spirit goes over the top”
Synopsis
When their father is reported missing at the front during World War I, Jane and Katherine are stamped and sent by parcel post across the country to their Aunt Lucille Forrest in New Jersey. The two girls manage to smuggle their dog into the mail bag as well. Aunt Lucille is in love with Lt. Tom Hayes, but she is angry with him after he resigns his commission at the start of the war. She does not know that Tom is in the Secret Service, and she becomes jealous of a female spy whom Tom is trailing. Jane and Katherine's mischievous pranks finally assist in capturing the spy and the secret plans, and getting Aunt Lucille back together with Tom.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 23, 1919
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arvid E. Gillstrom
- Screenplay & Story
- Ralph Spence, Arvid E. Gillstrom, Albert Glassmire
- Original Title
- Smiles
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 50m
- Production Studios
- Fox Film Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arvid E. Gillstrom
Ralph Spence, Arvid E. Gillstrom, Albert Glassmire
Department Leadership Roster
Arvid E. Gillstrom
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Smiles
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What is Smiles about?
When their father is reported missing at the front during World War I, Jane and Katherine are stamped and sent by parcel post across the country to their Aunt Lucille Forrest in New Jersey. The two girls manage to smuggle their dog into the mail bag as well. Aunt Lucille is in love with Lt. Tom Hayes, but she is angry with him after he resigns his commission at the start of the war. She does not know that Tom is in the Secret Service, and she becomes jealous of a female spy whom Tom is trailing. Jane and Katherine's mischievous pranks finally assist in capturing the spy and the secret plans, and getting Aunt Lucille back together with Tom.
Who directed Smiles?
Smiles was directed by Arvid E. Gillstrom.
Who stars in Smiles?
The principal cast of Smiles includes Jane Lee, Katherine Lee, Ethel Fleming, Val Paul, Carmen Phillips.
When was Smiles released and how long is it?
Smiles was released in 1919 with a total runtime of 50m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smiles?
Smiles holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).