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Smilin' Through

Movie·1922·Romance, Drama·1h 36m·Directed by Sidney Franklin

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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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Norma TalmadgeNorma TalmadgeKathleen / MoonyeenWyndham StandingWyndham StandingJohn CarteretHarrison FordHarrison FordKenneth Wayne / Jeremiah WayneAlec B. FrancisAlec B. FrancisDr. OwenGlenn HunterGlenn HunterWillie Ainsley
Grace Griswold
Grace GriswoldEllenMiriam BattistaMiriam BattistaLittle Mary, Moonyeen's SisterGene LockhartGene LockhartVillage Rector

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