Smilin' Through

Smilin' Through (1941)

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Adapted from the warhorse stage tearjerker by Jane Cowl and Jane Murfin, this 1941 film version of Smilin' Through is even hokier than two earlier movie adaptations, but it works beautifully thanks to the sensitive direction of Frank Borzage. Brian Aherne dominates the proceedings as the aged Sir… More

Unrated, 1 hr. 41 min.
Directed By
Frank Borzage
Written By
John L. Balderston, Donald Ogden Stewart
Genres
Drama, Romance, Musical & Performing Arts, Classics
In Theaters
Jan 1, 1941 Wide
On DVD
May 26, 1993
MGM

Critic Reviews

  • Dan Callahan, Slant Magazine

    This material had served as a tear-milking vehicle for Norma Talmadge in the '20s and Norma Shearer in the '30s, and it was a touch threadbare even when they did it.

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