Irish and Proud of It's primary photo
  • Irish and Proud of It (1938)
  • 78 min | Comedy, Romance
Irish and Proud of It (1938)
78 min | Comedy, Romance

Donogh O'Connor is an Irish singer making good in London who, at a banquet, expresses the desire to return to the little village, Ballyvoraine, where he was born. Two of his friends, owning an airplane, gratify his desire by kidnapping him...See moreDonogh O'Connor is an Irish singer making good in London who, at a banquet, expresses the desire to return to the little village, Ballyvoraine, where he was born. Two of his friends, owning an airplane, gratify his desire by kidnapping him and depositing him on a moor near his birthplace. Thus, begins the adventure of the middle-aged Irish gentleman with his London-acquired manners and his full-dress suit contrasting with the humble clothes of the villagers. He forms a friendship with a pretty, young colleen, Moira Flaherty, and aids her in reforming her sweetheart, Sean Casey, who has joined a gang illegally distilling whiskey. The gang is led by an American gangster, Mike Finnegan, who has also returned to his boyhood home. The two old-sod homeboys vie for control of the hearts and minds of the villagers, with O'Connor having the distinct advantage of being able to sing the old Irish ballads. Written by Les Adams See less
Read more: Plot summary
Director
Writers
Dorothea Donn-Byrne (story) | David Evans (adaptation) | Donovan Pedelty (scenario)
Producer
Cinematographers
Editor
Trending

Become a member to see MOVIEmeter and news information about Irish and Proud of It.

Status
Edit Released
Updated Oct 30, 1938

Release date
Oct 30, 1938 (United States)

Contacts

Become a member to see contact information for Irish and Proud of It.

Cast

+ Add Cast
12 cast members
Name Known for
Richard Hayward
Donogh O'Connor Donogh O'Connor   See fewer
Dinah Sheridan
Moira Flaherty Moira Flaherty   See fewer
Mary Flynn
Mary Johnson (as Gwenllian Gill) Mary Johnson (as Gwenllian Gill)   See fewer
George Pembroke
Mike Finnegan Mike Finnegan   See fewer
Liam Gaffney
Sean Casey Sean Casey   See fewer
Herbert Thorpe
Benito Colombo Benito Colombo   See fewer
Jimmy Mageean
Old Flaherty Old Flaherty   See fewer
Jack Clifford
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Wolf Curran
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Shaun Desmond
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
Charles Fagan
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
J. Miles Merwyn
Actor (uncredited) Actor (uncredited)   See fewer
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.
There was an issue loading this tab.

MOVIEmeter

Members only

Become a member to access additional data

Ratings Breakdown