Circa 1948
Traveling in Ireland a New York reporter Stephen "Fitz" Fitzgerald played by Tyrone Power befriends a leprechaun named Horace by refusing to take his pot of gold. Back home, Fitz takes a job for D.C. Augur played by Lee J. Cobb, a publisher with political ambitions and who is the father of Fitz' fiancee played by Jayne Meadows. Soon, Horace reappears in Fitz's life in the guise of a valet to push him toward a romance with an Irish girl named Nora played by Anne Baxter.
The Luck of the Irish is a dramatic fantasy film with many whimsical moments. It does not have the sugary sweetness of a children's fable, making it all the more satisfying. Instead, it has a lasting charm which makes it ideal for annual viewing on St. Patrick's Day. The moral of the film is summed up in its tagline "Choosing good is the real pot of gold".
Cecil Kellaway played Horace
Kellaway steals the film with his performance as "Horace". He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his enchanting portrayal. Anne Baxter is particularly fetching and these years were certainly the peak of her career. Tyrone Edmund Power was an American actor. From the 1930s to the 1950s, Power appeared in dozens of films, often in swashbuckler roles or romantic leads. One of his better-known films was The Mark of Zorro.
The Bemus Bay Pops offered many films for all ages through the years that could be viewed from the lawn area and from one's boat. Movie Night on Tuesdays each week with a bag of popcorn was always a popular summer evening event. It was so popular .. this tradition continued in 2019 at the Pops in Mayville.
See you at the Pops movies!
Pat Locke, Maestro Muse
