Smilin' Through
“The Musical Triumph In Technicolor”
Synopsis
John Carteret has long been depressed and lonely, because, at his wedding years ago, his bride, Moonyean, was murdered. He accepts into his house Kathleen, the 5-year-old orphaned niece of Moonyean, and she quickly grows up to look just like her aunt.
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Smilin Through (Original Theatrical Trailer)
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-03-03
Top Cast
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Jeanette MacDonald
Kathleen / Moonyean Clare
Brian Aherne
Sir John Carteret
Gene Raymond
Kenneth 'Ken' Wayne / Jeremy 'Jerry' Wayne
Ian Hunter
Reverend Owen Harding
Frances Robinson
Ellen, John's Housekeeper
Patrick O'Moore
Willie Ainley
Eric Lonsdale
Charles, Kenneth's Batman
Jackie Horner
Kathleen, as a Child
David Clyde
Sexton
Frances Carson
Lady Denham, a Dowager
Ruth Rickaby
Woman with Lady Denham
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1941
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.18x
+$1.3M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Frank Borzage
- Screenplay & Story
- Donald Ogden Stewart, John L. Balderston
- Original Score
- Herbert Stothart
- Original Title
- Smilin' Through
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Budget
- $1.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.4M
- Production Studios
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Frank Borzage
Donald Ogden Stewart, John L. Balderston, Jane Cowl, Jane Murfin
Herbert Stothart
Leonard Smith, Oliver T. Marsh
Frank Sullivan
Frank Borzage, Victor Saville
Department Leadership Roster
Frank Borzage
Director
Donald Ogden Stewart
Screenplay
John L. Balderston
Screenplay
Frank Borzage
Producer
Victor Saville
Producer
Herbert Stothart
Original Music Composer
Leonard Smith
Director of Photography
Oliver T. Marsh
Director of Photography
Frank Sullivan
Editor
Adrian
Costume Design
Gile Steele
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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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 Smilin' Through
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Smilin' Through about?
John Carteret has long been depressed and lonely, because, at his wedding years ago, his bride, Moonyean, was murdered. He accepts into his house Kathleen, the 5-year-old orphaned niece of Moonyean, and she quickly grows up to look just like her aunt.
Who directed Smilin' Through?
Smilin' Through was directed by Frank Borzage.
Who stars in Smilin' Through?
The principal cast of Smilin' Through includes Jeanette MacDonald, Brian Aherne, Gene Raymond, Ian Hunter, Frances Robinson.
When was Smilin' Through released and how long is it?
Smilin' Through was released in 1941 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What was the box office and production budget of Smilin' Through?
Smilin' Through had a reported production budget of $1.1M and grossed $2.4M at the worldwide box office (2.18 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Smilin' Through?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Smilin' Through was composed by Herbert Stothart.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Smilin' Through?
Smilin' Through holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).