The Luck of the Irish (1936 film)

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The Luck of the Irish
Directed by Donovan Pedelty
Written by
  • Donovan Pedelty
  • Victor Haddick (novel)
Produced by
  • Victor M. Greene
  • Richard Hayward
  • Donovan Pedelty
Starring
Cinematography James Wilson
Music by Hubert Bath
Production
company
Crusade Films
Distributed by Paramount British Pictures
Release date
  • 15 September 1936 (1936-09-15)
Running time
80 minutes
CountryUnited Kingdom
Language English

The Luck of the Irish is a British drama film directed by Donovan Pedelty, who also co-wrote the screenplay, and starring Richard Hayward and Kay Walsh. It is based on a novel by Victor Haddick.

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It was made as a quota film at Elstree Studios. [1] The production company Crusade Films had a contract to supply films for release by the British subsidiary of Paramount Pictures. The film's sets were designed by the art director Andrew Mazzei.

Plot

An Irishman tries to save his ancestral home through the fortunes of a racehorse.

Cast

References

  1. Wood, p. 86

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