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Directed by | Kenneth Webb |
Written by | Gene Markey |
Produced by | Robert Kane |
Starring | Morton Downey Betty Lawford Colin Keith-Johnston |
Cinematography | Harry Stradling Sr. Philip Tannura |
Edited by | Edward Pfitzenmeier |
Music by | Yasha Bunchuk |
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Distributed by | Pathé Exchange |
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Running time | 76 minutes |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Lucky in Love is a 1929 American musical comedy film directed by Kenneth Webb and starring Morton Downey, Betty Lawford and Colin Keith-Johnston. It was an early sound film, made during the transition from silent films. [1]
Michael O'More is an Irish American living in Ireland with his uncle, a horse trainer for the Earl of Balkerry, where he falls in love with the Earl's granddaughter. After nearly killing a rival for her love, the caddish Captain Brian Fitzroy, O'More flees to the United States. He enjoys success working for a department store tycoon and is offered a chance to go back to Balkerry and establish a linen mill.
The theme song for the film was entitled "Love Is A Dreamer" which was composed by Bud Green and Sam H. Stept. Also featured on the soundtrack were the songs "For The Likes O' You And Me" and "When They Sing The Wearing Of The Green (In Syncopated Blues)" which were also composed by Bud Green and Sam H. Stept.