Smilin' Through (1932): cast, story & where to watch
1932 · Film · ★ 6.8
Released in 1932, Smilin' Through is a drama and romance film directed by Sidney Franklin, running about 98 minutes. “Exquisite romance!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. On the day of his wedding, Sir John Carteret's fiancée, Moonyeen, is killed by a jealous rival named Jeremy, leaving him emotionally devastated. Carteret spends three decades in seclusion, mostly communing with the spirit of Moonyeen, until he learns that her niece, Kathleen, has become an orphan. He adopts and raises the child as his own but is alarmed when, as a young woman, she falls in love with the son of Moonyeen's murderer.
Who’s in it. Smilin' Through stars Norma Shearer as Kathleen / Moonyeen, Fredric March as Kenneth Wayne / Jeremy, Leslie Howard as Sir John Carteret and O. P. Heggie as Dr. Owen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, Smilin' Through has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Smilin' Through page.
If you liked it. Fans of Smilin' Through tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Smilin' Through (1932)?
- In US, Smilin' Through is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Smilin' Through worth watching?
- Smilin' Through holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Smilin' Through?
- Smilin' Through stars Norma Shearer, Fredric March, Leslie Howard, O. P. Heggie and Ralph Forbes.
- When was Smilin' Through released?
- Smilin' Through was released in 1932, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.