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Three Cheers for the Irish

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Retiring police officer Peter Casey (Thomas Mitchell) resents his replacement, Angus Ferguson (Dennis Morgan), a young Scotsman. To help Peter adjust, his daughters, Maureen (Priscilla Lane), Patricia (Virginia Grey) and Heloise (Irene Hervey), suggest he run for alderman. Unknown to Peter, Angus meets Maureen and the two begin courting. Trouble starts when Heloise naively asks a bookie friend to help raise money for Peter's campaign, and Peter discovers a secret between Maureen and Angus.

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Don Q. Cine-Mundial A highly entertaining and very interesting affair. [Full review in Spanish] Apr 9, 2021 Full Review Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Little, good natured film about Irish cops. Nov 30, 2015 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: B- Mar 17, 2013 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Retiring police officer Peter Casey (Thomas Mitchell) resents his replacement, Angus Ferguson (Dennis Morgan), a young Scotsman. To help Peter adjust, his daughters, Maureen (Priscilla Lane), Patricia (Virginia Grey) and Heloise (Irene Hervey), suggest he run for alderman. Unknown to Peter, Angus meets Maureen and the two begin courting. Trouble starts when Heloise naively asks a bookie friend to help raise money for Peter's campaign, and Peter discovers a secret between Maureen and Angus.
Director
Lloyd Bacon
Producer
Samuel Bischoff
Production Co
Warner Bros.
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 40m