About this episode

The episode reviews the 1932 film 'Smilin' Through', exploring its themes of love, murder, and supernatural elements.

We are finally diving into our standard nomination reviews! This time we are covering Smilin' Through, starring Norma Shearer and Fredric March. This fascinating film has love triangles, murder, intrigue, tragedy, revenge...and GHOSTS. (And some neat camera tricks and flashbacks and double-roles.) Is it just an old-timey Hallmark movie, or is it something more? The historical timeline has some scientific revelations! And while we have top song of the day, we also have an extra song at the en...

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