The Luck of the Irish
“A story of an Irishman Who fails heir to a fortune and takes a trip around the world in search of adventure. He finds it aplenty and love and romance in the bargain.”
Synopsis
William Grogan, lives in New York City and meets the outside world only through the little basement window of his plumbing shop. One day he sees and falls in love with a pretty pair of feet, belonging to Ruth Warren, a schoolteacher who is lusted after by Norton Colburton, a dissolute playboy. Ruth is about to marry Colburton, but at the last minute runs away and decides to take a Cook's tour. On the boat, she meets Grogan, who has inherited a fortune, and recognizing the feet, he falls in love with their owner.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 5, 1920
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Allan Dwan
- Screenplay & Story
- Allan Dwan, Harold McGrath
- Original Title
- The Luck of the Irish
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Allan Dwan Productions, Mayflower Photoplay Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Allan Dwan
Allan Dwan, Harold McGrath
Department Leadership Roster
Allan Dwan
Director
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.
Production Stills & Gallery
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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?
William Grogan, lives in New York City and meets the outside world only through the little basement window of his plumbing shop. One day he sees and falls in love with a pretty pair of feet, belonging to Ruth Warren, a schoolteacher who is lusted after by Norton Colburton, a dissolute playboy. Ruth is about to marry Colburton, but at the last minute runs away and decides to take a Cook's tour. On the boat, she meets Grogan, who has inherited a fortune, and recognizing the feet, he falls in love with their owner.
Who directed The Luck of the Irish?
The Luck of the Irish was directed by Allan Dwan.
Who stars in The Luck of the Irish?
The principal cast of The Luck of the Irish includes James Kirkwood, Anna Q. Nilsson, Harry Northrup, Ward Crane, Ernest Butterworth Jr..
When was The Luck of the Irish released and how long is it?
The Luck of the Irish was released in 1920 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.
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: "Harold McGrath".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Luck of the Irish?
The Luck of the Irish holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).