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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 (together under the pseudonym Alan Langdon Martin). 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.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.
The story was an especially popular one and was filmed twice more by MGM: in 1932 with Norma Shearer and 1941 with Jeanette MacDonald.
Original Release
02/13/1922
US Release
02/13/1922
Cast
Name | Character |
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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 / Little Mary - Moonyeen's Sister |
Gene Lockhart | Village Rector |
Buddy Roosevelt | Departing / Returning Soldier with Mother |
Directors
Writers
Jane Cowl, Jane Murfin, Sidney Franklin, James Ashmore Creelman
Cast
Name | Character |
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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 / Little Mary - Moonyeen's Sister |
Gene Lockhart | Village Rector |
Buddy Roosevelt | Departing / Returning Soldier with Mother |
Producers
Name | Role |
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Joseph M. Schenck | Executive Producer |
Norma Talmadge | Producer |