Three Cheers for the Irish
“Hey! This is where your worries end...and all your laughs begin! In a hit that's made to order...for the wearin' of the grin!”
Synopsis
Peter Casey has been with the New York City police department for 25 years. He's totally surprised when he's asked to retire on his 25th anniversary with the force. He's even more unprepared for the romance that develops between his favorite daughter, Maureen, and the Scottish cop who takes over his beat.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 16, 1940
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Macaulay, Jerry Wald
- Original Title
- Three Cheers for the Irish
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 39m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Richard Macaulay, Jerry Wald
Charles Rosher
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Richard Macaulay
Screenplay
Jerry Wald
Screenplay
Charles Rosher
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Three Cheers for the Irish
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What is Three Cheers for the Irish about?
Peter Casey has been with the New York City police department for 25 years. He's totally surprised when he's asked to retire on his 25th anniversary with the force. He's even more unprepared for the romance that develops between his favorite daughter, Maureen, and the Scottish cop who takes over his beat.
Who directed Three Cheers for the Irish?
Three Cheers for the Irish was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in Three Cheers for the Irish?
The principal cast of Three Cheers for the Irish includes Priscilla Lane, Thomas Mitchell, Dennis Morgan, Virginia Grey, Irene Hervey.
When was Three Cheers for the Irish released and how long is it?
Three Cheers for the Irish was released in 1940 with a total runtime of 1h 39m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Three Cheers for the Irish?
Three Cheers for the Irish holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).