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I've got Irish blood in my veins, so I'll watch any movie with the title Luck of the Irish, no matter the cast or synopsis. I didn't find out a thing about this movie before renting it, and it turned out to be pretty cute. All in all, I liked Top o' the Morning better, another cute comedy about an American who goes to Ireland, but this one was enjoyable.
Tyrone Power chances upon a leprechaun by a waterfall after his car breaks down and he's trying to find his way to a local Irish inn. No one believes his sighting, and when he tries to prove it, the mysterious waterfall is nowhere to be found! He knows he was right, so he follows the little man the next time he sees him and forces him to reveal his pot of gold. It was merely for sport, and Ty returns the treasure without taking any of it. The leprechaun is eternally grateful, but how will he show his gratitude? You'll have to watch the movie to find out more.
Hollywood showed its forgiveness for Cecil Kellaway turning down the lead in Miracle on 34th Street by nominating him for an Oscar the following year for Luck of the Irish. It's a very cute role, and Cecil is very cute in it, easily stealing every scene. With his penchant for hard liquor, his waddling walk, and his gentle Irish wisdom, it's easy to see why the Academy adored his performance. Lee J. Cobb serves as the foil, a hard-nosed New York politician who has Ty's worst interests at heart. Anne Baxter and Jayne Meadows face off as rival love interests, one sweet and Irish and the other glamorous and modern. And to top it all off, even though he plays an American, Ty gets to show off his very good Irish accent in a few lines!
score 6/10
HotToastyRag 6 May 2019
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21-2-2021 12:05:15