Smilin’ Through is a 1941 American Musical Romance film. The film is noted for the locations where it was shot and the actors who played different roles in it. There’s a lot more interesting information and behind-the-scenes facts about this movie for enthusiasts to dig into.
Where it Filmed?
The film was shot at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios, located at 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA. No specific filming dates are available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Jeanette MacDonald | Kathleen / Moonyean Clare |
| Brian Aherne | Sir John Carteret |
| Gene Raymond | Kenneth Wayne / Jeremy Wayne |
| Ian Hunter | Reverend Owen Harding |
| Frances Robinson | Ellen |
| Patrick O’Moore | Willie |
| Eric Lonsdale | Charles (Batman) |
| Jackie Horner | Kathleen (As a Child) |
| David Clyde | Sexton |
| Frances Carson | Dowager |
| Ruth Rickaby | Woman |
| Douglas Beattie | Baritone in “Recessional” (uncredited) |
| Marguerite Campbell | Undetermined Secondary Role (uncredited) |
| Nan Merriman | Mezzo-Soprano in ‘Recessional’ (uncredited) |
| Wyndham Standing | Doctor (uncredited) |
| Emily West | Chorus Singer (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The film was released in October 1941 and falls under the Musical and Romance genre.
- The movie is 1 hour and 40 minutes long.
- Smilin’ Through stars Jeanette MacDonald, Brian Aherne, and Gene Raymond.
- The movie revolves around John Carteret, a disillusioned man, who harbors a long-standing grudge over his bride’s murder on their wedding day. Things take a turn when his deceased bride’s niece falls in love with the son of his bride’s murderer.
- The film was directed by Frank Borzage and written by Donald Ogden Stewart, John L. Balderston, and Jane Cowl.
- The movie was well-received, garnering 20 user reviews and 3 critic reviews.
- Fun fact: Jeanette MacDonald who plays Kathleen/Moonyean, and Gene Raymond, who plays Kenneth/Jeremy, were married from 1937 until Jeanette’s death in 1965. Besides Smilin’ Through, they did not star in any other film together.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios – 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0177219
- Longitude: -118.4010554
- Place ID: ChIJdz_a2y66woARft2-DvNq-K4
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 10202 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
