A Son of Erin
Synopsis
Dennis O'Hara is a poverty-stricken Irishman who believes that if he comes to America he will immediately land a job as a policeman. So he manages to scrape together the funds to get him to Manhattan, and leaves his sweetheart Katie O'Grady behind while he makes his fortune. Naturally he discovers that joining the force isn't as easy as he expected, and when he does finally get in, he winds up in trouble because of the graft collections of his boss.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
November 9, 1916
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julia Crawford Ivers
- Screenplay & Story
- Julia Crawford Ivers
- Original Title
- A Son of Erin
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 56m
- Production Studios
- Pallas Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julia Crawford Ivers
Julia Crawford Ivers
J.O. Taylor
Department Leadership Roster
Julia Crawford Ivers
Director
Julia Crawford Ivers
Screenplay
J.O. Taylor
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Son of Erin
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What is A Son of Erin about?
Dennis O'Hara is a poverty-stricken Irishman who believes that if he comes to America he will immediately land a job as a policeman. So he manages to scrape together the funds to get him to Manhattan, and leaves his sweetheart Katie O'Grady behind while he makes his fortune. Naturally he discovers that joining the force isn't as easy as he expected, and when he does finally get in, he winds up in trouble because of the graft collections of his boss.
Who directed A Son of Erin?
A Son of Erin was directed by Julia Crawford Ivers.
Who stars in A Son of Erin?
The principal cast of A Son of Erin includes Dustin Farnum, Winifred Kingston, Tom Bates, Jack Livingston, Wilfred McDonald.
When was A Son of Erin released and how long is it?
A Son of Erin was released in 1916 with a total runtime of 56m.