The Luck of the Irish (1948 film)
The Luck of the Irish is a 1948 film about a leprechaun who assists an American reporter, acting as the newsman's servant and conscience.
- Directed by Henry Koster. Written by Philip Dunne.
The Picture that's as happy as Irish laughter (taglines)
Horace
[edit]- [to Stephen] I offered you gold. 'Tis not my fault you prefer a pebble.
Dialogue
[edit]- David C. Augur: Do you know the oldest and noblest occupation of them all?
- Stephen Fitzgerald: I think so.
- David C. Augur: [pause] I mean politics.
- Stephen Fitzgerald: Well, you'll admit there are certain points of similarity.
- Frances Augur: You needn't smile quite so cordially when you tip hat check girls. Gives them ideas.
- Stephen Fitzgerald: Well, she gave me a couple.
- Sen. Ransom: How much do you want for Mr. Fitzgerald?
- David C. Augur: He's not for sale.
- Sen. Ransom: [Cynically] I understood he was.
- Stephen Fitzgerald: Well, you stay here in the car in case someone comes along, and I'll scout up the road a bit. Must lead somewhere.
- Bill Clark: Don't be sure. Irish paths are whimsical - like the Irish character.
Taglines
[edit]- The Picture that's as happy as Irish laughter
- Choosing good is the real pot of gold!
Cast
[edit]- Tyrone Power — Stephen Fitzgerald
- Anne Baxter — Nora
- Cecil Kellaway — Horace
- Lee J. Cobb — David
- Jayne Meadows — Frances
External links
[edit]
- The Luck of the Irish quotes at the Internet Movie Database
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