The Luck of the Irish (1948): Cast
The Luck of the Irish is a 1948 romantic comedy directed by Henry Koster, starring Tyrone Power as Stephen Fitzgerald, Cecil Kellaway and Lee J. Cobb. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 39m (99 min)
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Luck of the Irish About?
The premise of The Luck of the Irish without spoilers.
The story follows American journalist Stephen Fitzgerald as he journeys from Ireland to New York. There he meets a grateful leprechaun who, bound by a promise, becomes his reluctant servant and moral conscience, urging him to choose good deeds as the true pot of gold.
The Luck of the Irish Themes & Keywords
· 47 tags- ireland
- leprechaun
- manhattan new york city
- yes man
- traffic jam
- subway
- professional ethics
- irish stew
- irish cop
- idealism
- gold doubloon
- employment agency
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- boss' daughter
- new york city
- reference to abraham lincoln
- fiance fiancee relationship
- power and baxter
- american
- political campaign
- wedding reception
- waterfall
- treasure
- speech
- speechwriter
- senator
- second unit
- resignation
- publisher
- press conference
- politician
- pickpocket
- modern art
- milk
- magical power
- italian american
- irish tenor
- irish music
- irish jig
- irish bar
- inn
- fistfight
- fireman
- engagement
- bar fight
- antacid
- irish american
- based on novel
The Luck of the Irish Cast & Characters
Tyrone Power leads the cast as Stephen Fitzgerald, with Cecil Kellaway as Horace (A Leprechaun) and Lee J. Cobb as David C. Augur. Directed by Henry Koster; 23 actors are credited in all.
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Director Henry Koster
- Tyrone Power as Stephen Fitzgerald
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Cecil Kellaway as Horace (A Leprechaun) -
Lee J. Cobb as David C. Augur -
Anne Baxter as Nora
Also Starring in The Luck of the Irish
· 19 more- Kenner G. Kemp Reporter
- Dick Gordon Reporter (uncredited)
- Don Brodie Reporter (uncredited)
- Charles Irwin Cornelius
- Norman Leavitt Milkman (uncredited)
- J.M. Kerrigan Tatie the Innkeeper
- Tim Ryan Policeman (uncredited)
- John Davidson Reporter (uncredited)
- Alberto Morin Captain of Waiters (uncredited)
- Rudy Germane Reporter (uncredited)
- Robert Adler Reporter (uncredited)
- Ruth Clifford Secretary
- Phil Brown Tom Higginbotham
- Dorothy Neumann Acme Employment Agency Manager (uncredited)
- Jayne Meadows Frances Augur
- Lee MacGregor Groom
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- James Todd Bill Clark
- Roy Damron Reporter (uncredited)
- Helen Dietrich Piano player
More from Henry Koster
More films directed by Henry Koster, best-rated first: The Bishop's Wife, The Singing Nun, Dear Brigitte and Take Her, She’s Mine.
Cars in The Luck of the Irish
6 cars on screen, including the Ford Model A and the 1947 Lincoln Sedan.
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Ford Model A Important role -
1947 Lincoln Sedan Important role -
1946 De Soto Minor role -
1939 Cadillac Series 61 Background role
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The Luck of the Irish FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Luck of the Irish, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Luck of the Irish?
The Luck of the Irish runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).
When was The Luck of the Irish released?
The Luck of the Irish was released on September 15, 1948.
Who directed The Luck of the Irish?
The Luck of the Irish was directed by Henry Koster.
More films by Henry Koster Who is in the cast of The Luck of the Irish?
The Luck of the Irish stars Tyrone Power as Stephen Fitzgerald, Cecil Kellaway as Horace (A Leprechaun) and Lee J. Cobb as David C. Augur, among 23 credited actors.
Does The Luck of the Irish have a post-credit scene?
No. The Luck of the Irish has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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