Leave It to the Irish

Leave It to the Irish

Leave It to the Irish

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Leave It to the Irish

"Crime on His Hands and Gals in His Hair!"

1944

1h 11m

4.4(6 votes)

Mystery

Comedy

Overview

Private Investigator Terry Moran, who is in love with Nora O'Brien the daughter of Police Detective Tim O'Brien, is hired by Mrs. Hamilton to solve the murder of her husband, a fur dealer.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

James Dunn

James Dunn

Terry Moran

Wanda McKay

Wanda McKay

Nora O'Brien

Jack La Rue

Jack La Rue

Rockwell

Dick Purcell

Dick Purcell

Pat Burke

Arthur Loft

Arthur Loft

J.P. O'Brien

Barbara Woodell

Barbara Woodell

Mrs. James Hamilton

Vince Barnett

Vince Barnett

Barney Baker

Joseph DeVillard

Gus

Olaf Hytten

Olaf Hytten

Butler

Ted Stanhope

Ted Stanhope

Joe

Creative team

Directed by: William Beaudine
Written by: Eddie Davis
Tim Ryan

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