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A Son of Erin

1916 · 56 min Comedy Drama Romance
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Dennis O'Hara is a poverty-stricken Irishman who believes that if he comes to America he will immediately land a job as a policeman. So he manages to scrape together the funds to get him to Manhattan, and leaves his sweetheart Katie O'Grady behind while he makes his fortune. Naturally he discovers that joining the force isn't as easy as he expected, and when he does finally get in, he winds up in trouble because of the graft collections of his boss.

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📋 Film Details

Year 1916
Country United States of America
Genre Comedy, Drama, Romance
Director Julia Crawford Ivers
Runtime 56 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its narrative around the clash of an immigrant's naive dream with harsh reality, using comedic setups to temper the social drama. It relies on a recognizable archetype—the good-natured, misguided hero whose illusions become a source of both humor and pathos.

What lingers after the laughter fades is a gentle yet pointed reflection on the cost of the American promise, delivered with a light touch. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Julia Crawford Ivers

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