The Luck of the Irish
“Choosing good is the real pot of gold!”
Synopsis
Following American reporter Stephen Fitzgerald from Ireland to New York, a grateful leprechaun acts as the newsman's servant and conscience.
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Tyrone Power
Stephen Fitzgerald
Anne Baxter
Nora
Cecil Kellaway
Horace (A Leprechaun)
Lee J. Cobb
David C. Augur
James Todd
Bill Clark
Jayne Meadows
Frances Augur
J.M. Kerrigan
Tatie the Innkeeper
Phil Brown
Tom Higginbotham
Charles Irwin
Cornelius
Helen Dietrich
Piano player
Ruth Clifford
Secretary
Norman Leavitt
Milkman (uncredited)
Tim Ryan
Policeman (uncredited)
Kenner G. Kemp
Reporter
Lee MacGregor
Groom
Robert Adler
Reporter (uncredited)
Don Brodie
Reporter (uncredited)
Roy Damron
Reporter (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
September 15, 1948
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Henry Koster
- Screenplay & Story
- Philip Dunne
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- The Luck of the Irish
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Henry Koster
Philip Dunne, Constance Jones, Guy Jones
Cyril J. Mockridge
Joseph LaShelle
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Fred Kohlmar
Department Leadership Roster
Philip Dunne
Screenplay
Henry Koster
Director
J. Watson Webb Jr.
Editor
Joseph LaShelle
Director of Photography
Fred Kohlmar
Producer
Bonnie Cashin
Costume Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Luck of the Irish
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Luck of the Irish about?
Following American reporter Stephen Fitzgerald from Ireland to New York, a grateful leprechaun acts as the newsman's servant and conscience.
Who directed The Luck of the Irish?
The Luck of the Irish was directed by Henry Koster.
Who stars in The Luck of the Irish?
The principal cast of The Luck of the Irish includes Tyrone Power, Anne Baxter, Cecil Kellaway, Lee J. Cobb, James Todd.
When was The Luck of the Irish released and how long is it?
The Luck of the Irish was released in 1948 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for The Luck of the Irish?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Luck of the Irish was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
Is The Luck of the Irish based on a book or true story?
The Luck of the Irish is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Constance Jones", Novel: "Guy Jones".