The Luck of the Irish

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The Luck of the Irish

I saw this movie once about 10 years ago and loved it. So, how come they never replay it for Saint Patrick's Day? It's much better than the Disney film of the same name. C'mon, TCM, let's run it this year!

A clever film w a number of we'll hidden nuggets of treasure that is, scattered throughout the entire movie. From the obvious, but well disguised metaphor, to the subtle shifting in each character's personality. An entertaining, yet profoundly-inspiring story that, contains its own 'Pot of Gold' after 90- minutes, for those patient enough, to dig up & watch this dated classic... {'The Luck of The Irish '48}:

Tyrone Power in a comedy is a rare treat! Mr. Power was truly one of the most handsome actors ever. This movie may be light in the plot, but it is a delight to watch. A wonderful fantasy! Fitz (Tyrone Power), a jaded city man, goes to Ireland where he is enchanted by a young woman (Anne Baxter). He meets a mysterious little man by a waterfall, but no one knows of the waterfall or the little man. He returns to his job and his fiancée in New York. He hires a servant for his apartment who seems vaguely familiar. And he meets the young woman again on the subway. All these circumstances combined wreak a change in Fitz. He finds what is truly valuable and important in his life. I wish this movie were out in DVD. I copied this movie the last time it was on TV, but I would love to have a DVD instead of the VHS tape. It is a shame that more of these classics are not on DVD.

Luck of the Irish was a totally enjoyable film which I viewed as a teenager and still remember. Tyrone Power & Anne Baxter had a chemistry somewhat like Tom Hanks & Meg Ryan of today. It is a shame the movie industry has not made a video tape of this movie. If theydid I would go out and buy it in a minute.

A hidden Gem from the stables of Fox Studios in the 1940's, "Luck of the Irish" Was probably a toss-off film for Tyrone Power. Luckily for us viewers, this picture has an undeniable charm much like "Arsenic and Old Lace" or "It's a Wonderful Life". Cecil Calloway steals scenes left and right as a somewhat over-sized Leprechaun, and there's plenty of Irish charm in this movie to satisfy all. My only regret is that Fox didn't film this in color. That being aside, I WILL add this to my DVD collection should it ever come out (HEAR THAT, FOX?). For overall ambiance, think "Brigadoon" w/out the music or color, and you have a delightful comedy suitable for the whole family.

Every St Patrick's day I watch my favorite Irish films.. This is near the top of the list.. in fact, if I'm in a rush, this film and The Quite man is a must.

I saw this movie back in the mid 80's on AMC when they had the great host who introduced films(before TCM stole all their flicks) and he mentioned that the movie had not been seen in years because of legal things in the estates of some or one of the actors.I was pleasantly surprised when I watched it but it is one of those movies that seems to be shown once in a blue moon.Considering the major actors involved it's hard to comprehend the movie isn't on more often.Tyrone Power wasn't often in comic movies but he does well here and though I have read this movie is from a novel I can't help but think of Brigadoon whenever I think of it.