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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.

Top Cast

  • Norma Talmadge

    Norma Talmadge

    Kathleen / Moonyeen

  • Wyndham Standing

    Wyndham Standing

    John Carteret

  • Harrison Ford

    Harrison Ford

    Kenneth Wayne / Jeremiah Wayne

  • Alec B. Francis

    Alec B. Francis

    Dr. Owen

  • Glenn Hunter

    Glenn Hunter

    Willie Ainsley

  • Grace Griswold

    Grace Griswold

    Ellen

  • Miriam Battista

    Miriam Battista

    Little Mary, Moonyeen's Sister

  • Gene Lockhart

    Gene Lockhart

    Village Rector

  • Buddy Roosevelt

    Buddy Roosevelt

    Departing / Returning Soldier with Mother (uncredited)

Overview

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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