Private Izzy Murphy
Synopsis
Isadore "Izzy" Goldberg changes his name to I. Patrick Murphy because his store is in an Irish-neighborhood in New York City. He meets Eileen Cohannigan, the daughter of a meat-packer, and he tells her he is Irish and a romance begins. When America enters World War I, "Izzy" enlists, is sent to France, and is wounded while engaged in a heroic rescue during a big battle. While recovering in an overseas hospital, he writes Eileen and tells her he is Jewish and not Irish. Returning home, he is parading with his regiment and he sees Eileen with Robert O'Malley, his old rival. He thinks she has thrown him over because he is Jewish. An Irish lodge comes to bestow an honor on the man they think is Patrick Murphy, an Irish hero. But O'Malley tells them his real name is Goldberg. But Eileen tels him it is he she loves, and they head for the marriage-license bureau.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 30, 1926
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lloyd Bacon
- Screenplay & Story
- Raymond L. Schrock, Edward Clark, Philip Lonergan
- Original Title
- Private Izzy Murphy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lloyd Bacon
Raymond L. Schrock, Edward Clark, Philip Lonergan
Department Leadership Roster
Lloyd Bacon
Director
Raymond L. Schrock
Writer
Edward Clark
Writer
Philip Lonergan
Writer
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What is Private Izzy Murphy about?
Isadore "Izzy" Goldberg changes his name to I. Patrick Murphy because his store is in an Irish-neighborhood in New York City. He meets Eileen Cohannigan, the daughter of a meat-packer, and he tells her he is Irish and a romance begins. When America enters World War I, "Izzy" enlists, is sent to France, and is wounded while engaged in a heroic rescue during a big battle. While recovering in an overseas hospital, he writes Eileen and tells her he is Jewish and not Irish. Returning home, he is parading with his regiment and he sees Eileen with Robert O'Malley, his old rival. He thinks she has thrown him over because he is Jewish. An Irish lodge comes to bestow an honor on the man they think is Patrick Murphy, an Irish hero. But O'Malley tells them his real name is Goldberg. But Eileen tels him it is he she loves, and they head for the marriage-license bureau.
Who directed Private Izzy Murphy?
Private Izzy Murphy was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
Who stars in Private Izzy Murphy?
The principal cast of Private Izzy Murphy includes George Jessel, Patsy Ruth Miller, Vera Gordon, Nat Carr, William H. Strauss.
When was Private Izzy Murphy released and how long is it?
Private Izzy Murphy was released in 1926 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.