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Leave It to the Irish (1944)

APPROVED 71 min  -  Action | Comedy | Drama  -   26 August 1944 (USA)
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Private Investigator Terry Moran (James Dunn), who is in love with Nora O'Brien (Wanda McKay) the daughter of Police Detective Tim O'Brien (Arthur Loft)... See full summary »

Director:

William Beaudine

Writers:

Eddie Davis (original screenplay), Tim Ryan (original screenplay)
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Cast

Cast overview:
James Dunn James Dunn ...
Terry Moran, Private Investigator
Wanda McKay Wanda McKay ...
Nora O'Brien
Jack La Rue Jack La Rue ...
Rockwell, Black Swan Club Owner
Dick Purcell Dick Purcell ...
Pat Burke
Arthur Loft Arthur Loft ...
J. P. O'Brien, Chief of Detectives
Barbara Woodell Barbara Woodell ...
Mrs. James Hamilton (as Barbara Wooddell)
Vince Barnett Vince Barnett ...
Barney Baker
Joseph DeVillard Joseph DeVillard ...
Henchman Gus (as Joe DeVillard)
Olaf Hytten Olaf Hytten ...
The Hamilton Butler
Eddie Allen Eddie Allen ...
Slim
Dick Scott Dick Scott ...
Biff
Ted Stanhope Ted Stanhope ...
Joe
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Storyline

Private Investigator Terry Moran (James Dunn), who is in love with Nora O'Brien (Wanda McKay) the daughter of Police Detective Tim O'Brien (Arthur Loft), is hired by Mrs. Hamilton to solve the murder of her husband, a fur dealer. Moran is beaten up by the henchmen of Maletti (Jack La Rue), owner of the Black Swan Club and dealer in stolen goods and ordered to quit the case. Later, Terry and Nora search Hamilton's warehouse after they find a bill of sale for a large quantity of liquor, and discover that stolen furs have been substituted for the liquor. Forcing his way into Maletti's office, Terry discovers Maletti dead and he is hit over the head. He comes to to find the police accusing him of the murder. Written by Les Adams <longhorn1939@suddenlink.net>  

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Taglines:

THRILLS, ROMANCE AND FUN IN MONOGRAM'S ZIPPY HIT! (original poster-all caps) See more »

Genres:

Action | Comedy | Drama | Mystery | Romance

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Company Credits

Production Co:

Monogram Pictures See more »
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Technical Specs

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Sound Mix:

Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Dick Purcell died of a heart attack one week after completing shooting on this film. See more »