
The Luck of the Irish
Synopsis
'The story of an Irishman's attempts to save his ancestral home through the fortunes of his racehorse.' (Northern Ireland Screen Digital Film Archive)
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Richard Hayward
Sam Mulhern
Kay Walsh
Eileen O'Donnell
Niall MacGinnis
Derek O'Neill
Jimmy Mageean
Sir Brian O'Neill
R.H. MacCandless
Gavin Grogan
Charles Fagan
Sergeant Doyle
Harold Griffin
Simon Reid
Charlotte Tedlie
Hortense O'Neill
Nan Cullen
Widow Whistler
John M. Henderson
Sir Richard O'Donnell
Meta Grainger
Lady O'Donnell
Release History & Theatrical Window
Belfast Picture House
Festival / Special Debut
January 15, 1936
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Donovan Pedelty
- Screenplay & Story
- Donovan Pedelty, Col. Victor Haddick
- Original Title
- The Luck of the Irish
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- Ambassador Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Donovan Pedelty
Donovan Pedelty, Col. Victor Haddick
John E. Morris
Donovan Pedelty, Richard Hayward
Department Leadership Roster
Donovan Pedelty
Director
Donovan Pedelty
Producer
John E. Morris
Editor
Richard Hayward
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Luck of the Irish.
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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?
'The story of an Irishman's attempts to save his ancestral home through the fortunes of his racehorse.' (Northern Ireland Screen Digital Film Archive)
Who directed The Luck of the Irish?
The Luck of the Irish was directed by Donovan Pedelty.
Who stars in The Luck of the Irish?
The principal cast of The Luck of the Irish includes Richard Hayward, Kay Walsh, Niall MacGinnis, Jimmy Mageean, R.H. MacCandless.
When was The Luck of the Irish released and how long is it?
The Luck of the Irish was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
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: "Col. Victor Haddick".
