Product Details

• Actors: Jeanette MacDonald, Brian Aherne, Gene Raymond, Ian Hunter, Frances Robinson
• Directors: Frank Borzage
• Writers: Claudine West, Donald Ogden Stewart, Ernest Vajda, Jane Cowl, Jane Murfin
• Producers: Frank Borzage
• Format: Color, NTSC
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
• VHS Release Date: December 31, 1992
• Run Time: 100 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6301978382
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #130,635 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

After playing the tragic wedding scene in which she is accidentally killed by her rejected suitor, Jeanette MacDonald looked up and saw most of the camera crew in tears. At that moment she knew it had been a successful take and that "Smilin' Through" would hit its mark. Based upon the 1919 Broadway hit, Smilin Through, tells the story of a love that reaches beyond the grave, two generations of lovers finally united after the dark days of the first World War--one in life, the other in death. MacDonald and Gene Raymond play dual roles in this charming musical valentine of innocence and heartbreak in an age gone by. Jeanette MacDonald and husband Gene Raymond in their only screen collaboration. Color. Approximately 1 hour and 41 minutes. 1941. Not rated. MGM

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic!, September 20, 2000

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"patriot29" (Santa Ynez Valley,CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Smilin Through [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Miss MacDonald is superb as always,but one cannot help but hear as she sings,a trace of genuine sadness.Her voice has never been equaled,an angel on earth.The setting as well as her costume(s) are absolutly stunning,only adding,if possible to her natural beauty.Talent,grace & charm such as this is never forgotten.A must see classic for anyone who loves beauty,music,human life drama----& Jeanette.Only I feel her leading co-star(Gene Raymond) was not quite equel to her incredible talent.Otherwise--it's defenitly a five star.If you love a true-to-life-warm-your-heart-make-you-cry movie......see this.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars smilin through, June 9, 2008

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Kenneth B. Barrett - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Smilin Through [VHS] (VHS Tape)

I have not seen this movie for a long time, it is one of my all time favourites. Many have forgotton this golden classic warner bros please release this golden classic on dvd.

ken barrett mooroolbark australia

1 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The 2nd remake (3rd version), August 16, 2003

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Randy (Colorado) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Smilin Through [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Wayne Shorter has been talking about this film on stage recently. He plays something from its soundtrack. Great tune.