The Luck of the Irish (1920)
A story of an Irishman Who fails heir to a fortune and takes a trip around the world in search of adventure. He finds it aplenty and love and romance in the bargain.
William Grogan, lives in New York City and meets the outside world only through the little basement window of his plumbing shop. One day he sees and falls in love with a pretty pair of feet, belonging to Ruth Warren, a schoolteacher who is lusted after by Norton Colburton, a dissolute playboy. Ruth is about to marry Colburton, but at the last minute runs away and decides to take a Cook's tour. On the boat, she meets Grogan, who has inherited a fortune, and recognizing the feet, he falls in love with their owner.
Director: Allan Dwan
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 70 min
Release Date: January 5, 1920
Cast
- James Kirkwood - William Grogan
- Anna Q. Nilsson - Ruth Warren
- Harry Northrup - Richard Camden
- Ward Crane - Norton Colburton
- Ernest Butterworth Jr. - The Kid
- Gertrude Messinger - The Kid's Romance
- Rose Dione - The Malay Street Woman
- Louise Lester - The Landlady
Screenplay
- Harold McGrath (Novel)
- Allan Dwan (Scenario Writer)
Production: Allan Dwan Productions, Mayflower Photoplay Company
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Luck of the Irish about?
- William Grogan, lives in New York City and meets the outside world only through the little basement window of his plumbing shop. One day he sees and falls in love with a pretty pair of feet, belonging to Ruth Warren, a schoolteacher who is lusted after by Norton Colburton, a dissolute playboy. Ruth is about to marry Colburton, but at the last minute runs away and decides to take a Cook's tour. On the boat, she meets Grogan, who has inherited a fortune, and recognizing the feet, he falls in love with their owner.
- Who directed The Luck of the Irish?
- The Luck of the Irish was directed by Allan Dwan.
- Who stars in The Luck of the Irish?
- The Luck of the Irish stars James Kirkwood, Anna Q. Nilsson, Harry Northrup, Ward Crane, Ernest Butterworth Jr., Gertrude Messinger.
- How long is The Luck of the Irish?
- The Luck of the Irish has a runtime of 1h 10m (70 minutes).
- What genre is The Luck of the Irish?
- The Luck of the Irish is a Drama film.
- Where was The Luck of the Irish produced?
- The Luck of the Irish was produced in United States of America.