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

• [to Stephen] I offered you gold. 'Tis not my fault you prefer a pebble.

Dialogue

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.

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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.

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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.

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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

• The Picture that's as happy as Irish laughter
• Choosing good is the real pot of gold!

Cast

• Tyrone Power — Stephen Fitzgerald
• Anne Baxter — Nora
• Cecil Kellaway — Horace
• Lee J. Cobb — David
• Jayne Meadows — Frances

External links

• The Luck of the Irish quotes at the Internet Movie Database