Abie's Irish Rose (disambiguation)

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Abie's Irish Rose is a play by Anne Nichols.

Abie's Irish Rose may also refer to:

<i>Abies Irish Rose</i> (1928 film) 1928 film by Victor Fleming

Abie's Irish Rose is a 1928 early talking (part-talkie) film directed by Victor Fleming, based on the play Abie's Irish Rose by Anne Nichols. The film was later remade in 1946.

<i>Abies Irish Rose</i> (1946 film) 1946 film by A. Edward Sutherland

Abie's Irish Rose is a 1946 American comedy film directed by A. Edward Sutherland based on a play by Anne Nichols. The film stars Michael Chekhov, Joanne Dru, Richard Norris, J. M. Kerrigan, George E. Stone, Vera Gordon, and Emory Parnell. The film was released on December 27, 1946, by United Artists. It was a remake of the 1928 film that was based on the play Abie's Irish Rose by Anne Nichols. The film drew criticism for stereotyping and additional cuts were made after complaints.

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