The Luck of the Irish (1948) | |
| Director(s) | Henry Koster |
| Producer(s) | Fred Kohlmar |
| Top Genres | Comedy, Fantasy, Film Adaptation, Romance |
| Top Topics | Book-Based, Politics, Reporters |
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The Luck of the Irish (1948) was a Fantasy - Comedy Film directed by Henry Koster and produced by Fred Kohlmar.
Academy Awards 1948 --- Ceremony Number 21 (source: AMPAS)
| Award | Recipient | Result |
| Best Supporting Actor | Cecil Kellaway | Nominated |
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Noir Nook: The Luck of the Irish (and not so Irish)
By Karen Burroughs Hansberry on Mar 16, 2018 From Classic Movie Hub BlogThe Luck of the Irish (and not so Irish) The month of March is known for many things ? the beginning of spring, the start of Daylight Savings Time…and St. Patrick?s Day! Where I?m from, in Chicago, we dye the local river green to acknowledge this foremost patron saint of Ireland ? and with thi... Read full article
The Luck of the Irish ( 1948 )
By The Metzinger Sisters on Mar 17, 2015 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers"You don't always wait for an invitation to follow the brave music of a distant drum" It's not often when a man is clever enough and quick enough to capture a leprechaun. While travelling in Ireland, Steven Fitzgerald ( Tyrone Power ) does just that and then, having done so, lets the leprechaun fre... Read full article
The Luck of the Irish ( 1948 )
By The Metzinger Sisters on Mar 17, 2015 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers"You don't always wait for an invitation to follow the brave music of a distant drum" It's not often when a man is clever enough and quick enough to capture a leprechaun. While travelling in Ireland, Steven Fitzgerald ( Tyrone Power ) does just that and then, having done so, lets the leprechaun fre... Read full article
The Luck of the Irish ( 1948 )
By The Metzinger Sisters on Mar 17, 2015 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers"You don't always wait for an invitation to follow the brave music of a distant drum" It's not often when a man is clever enough and quick enough to capture a leprechaun. While travelling in Ireland, Steven Fitzgerald ( Tyrone Power ) does just that and then, having done so, lets the leprechaun fre... Read full article
The Luck of the Irish ( 1948 )
By The Metzinger Sisters on Mar 17, 2015 From Silver Scenes - A Blog for Classic Film Lovers"You don't always wait for an invitation to follow the brave music of a distant drum" It's not often when a man is clever enough and quick enough to capture a leprechaun. While travelling in Ireland, Steven Fitzgerald ( Tyrone Power ) does just that and then, having done so, lets the leprechaun fre... Read full article
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Quotes from
Tatie: I believe what my father knew and his father before him.
Sen. Ransom: How much do you want for Mr. Fitzgerald?
David C. Augur: He's not for sale.
Sen. Ransom: [Cynically] I understood he was.
Frances Augur: You needn't smile quite so cordially when you tip hat check girls. Gives them ideas.
Stephen Fitzgerald: Well, she gave me a couple.
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Facts about
Anne Baxter refers to someone who owns a boat named Sean O'Fearna as the man who can take Tyrone Power out of the Irish village. In fact, Sean O'Fearna is the real name of director John Ford.
The Irish sequences were tinted green for the original release.
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