The Luck of the Irish
Seen it?1948 | 99 min | Fantasy, Comedy, Romance
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With soft box office and little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics, anyone who wants a laugh and fantasy fans. If you loved Bell, Book and Candle, start here.
- The mood
- Light and funny, romantic.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 39 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1948: an older pace and style.
Following American reporter Stephen Fitzgerald from Ireland to New York, a grateful leprechaun acts as the newsman's servant and conscience.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 19K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Henry Koster
- Tyrone PowerStephen Fitzgerald
- Anne BaxterNora
- Cecil KellawayHorace (A Leprechaun)
- Lee J. CobbDavid C. Augur
- James ToddBill Clark
- Jayne MeadowsFrances Augur
- J.M. KerriganTatie the Innkeeper
- Phil BrownTom Higginbotham
- Charles IrwinCornelius
- Helen DietrichPiano player