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Smilin' Through

1922·Movie
1h 36min
67
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A , romance movie: , .

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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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.
Silent Film MelodramaGhostly RomanceUnrequited LoveHistorical DramaFamily CurseEmotional & PoignantClassic CinemaVisually ExpressiveTragic Backstory

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Is Smilin' Through worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67 (IMDb 6.9).

Is Smilin' Through okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Smilin' Through good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Smilin' Through plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

What tropes does Smilin' Through use?

Redemption Equals DeathTitle DropMatch CutHe's Dead, JimKarma HoudiniNot Named in Opening CreditsWidowed at the WeddingSmart People Play ChessBlood-Splattered Wedding DressChildhood Marriage PromiseTime SkipDances and Ballsand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 tropes for it, including Redemption Equals Death, Title Drop, and Match Cut.