Kathleen / Moonyeen (played by Norma Talmadge) is a protagonist in Smilin' Through.
Kathleen is John's ward and the living image of his beloved Moonyeen, who died protecting him from a gunshot intended for him. Kathleen falls in love with Kenneth, but John initially forbids their relationship because of the sorrow connected to Kenneth's family. Moonyeen's spirit later influences John to reunite the lovers. John Carteret (played by Wyndham Standing) is a protagonist in Smilin' Through.
John Carteret is Moonyeen's intended bridegroom and, many years later, Kathleen's guardian. He carries lifelong grief and resentment after Moonyeen is killed by a shot meant for him, and he tries to separate Kathleen from Kenneth because Kenneth is the son of the man responsible. After Moonyeen's spirit visits him, John changes his mind. Kenneth Wayne / Jeremiah Wayne (played by Harrison Ford) appears in Smilin' Through.
Jeremiah Wayne is desperately in love with Moonyeen and attempts to stop her wedding to John, shooting at the bridegroom before Moonyeen takes the bullet. His son Kenneth later falls in love with Kathleen. After serving in World War I and returning wounded and crippled, Kenneth leaves her to spare her from what he believes would be an unhappy marriage.
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Characters
Kathleen / Moonyeen
(played by Norma Talmadge) — protagonist
Kathleen is John's ward and the living image of his beloved Moonyeen, who died protecting him from a gunshot intended for him. Kathleen falls in love with Kenneth, but John initially forbids their rel...
John Carteret
(played by Wyndham Standing) — protagonist
John Carteret is Moonyeen's intended bridegroom and, many years later, Kathleen's guardian. He carries lifelong grief and resentment after Moonyeen is killed by a shot meant for him, and he tries to s...
Kenneth Wayne / Jeremiah Wayne
(played by Harrison Ford) — supporting
Jeremiah Wayne is desperately in love with Moonyeen and attempts to stop her wedding to John, shooting at the bridegroom before Moonyeen takes the bullet. His son Kenneth later falls in love with Kath...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
John Carteret → Kathleen / Moonyeen
(Family Guardian And Ward)
Many years after Moonyeen's death, Kathleen becomes John's ward, and he raises her under his protection.
Kathleen / Moonyeen → Kenneth Wayne / Jeremiah Wayne
(Romantic Lovers)
Kathleen meets Kenneth Wayne, and the couple fall in love despite John's opposition.
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Kenneth Wayne / Jeremiah Wayne → John Carteret
(Conflict Romantic Rival)
Jeremiah, desperately in love with Moonyeen, interrupts her wedding to John and levels a pistol at him.
Story Analysis
A generational romance breaks free from violence, grief, inherited resentment, and self-sacrifice through forgiveness and reunion.
