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.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1922 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Romance, Drama |
| Director | Sidney Franklin |
| Runtime | 96 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (2 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director constructs a poignant contrast between the luminous romance of the young lovers and the guardian's shadowy, Gothic torment of memory. It explores the idea of a familial curse born not from the supernatural, but from the human inability to release a grudge.
What lingers after the final reel is a sense of tragic inevitability, gracefully overturned by a sudden, healing grace. A silent-era testament to love's power to bridge decades of pain. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Sidney Franklin
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With a soft blanket on a quiet afternoon, surrendering to the expressive grace of silent storytelling.
🎭 Cast
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)
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