When You're Smiling (1950): cast, story & where to watch
1950 · Film
Released in 1950, When You're Smiling is a music film directed by Joseph Santley, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. When You're Smiling is distinguished by the presence of several top recording artists of 1950. The wafer-thin plotline concerns the misadventures of Texan Gerald Durham (Jerome Courtland), who arrives in the Big City to learn the ropes of the music business. Durham not only ends up with a recording contract, but also wins heroine Peggy Martin (Lola Albright) in the bargain. So much for the story. The principal selling card of When You're Smiling consists of the guest-star turns by Frankie Laine, Bob Crosby, The Modernaires, The Mills Brothers, Kay Starr and Billy Daniels.
Who’s in it. When You're Smiling stars Jerome Courtland as Gerald Durham, Frankie Laine as Frankie Laine, Lola Albright as Peggy Martin and Jerome Cowan as Herbert Reynolds, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch When You're Smiling page.
If you liked it. Fans of When You're Smiling tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch When You're Smiling (1950)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for When You're Smiling change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in When You're Smiling?
- When You're Smiling stars Jerome Courtland, Frankie Laine, Lola Albright, Jerome Cowan and Margo Woode.
- When was When You're Smiling released?
- When You're Smiling was released in 1950, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.