A Son of Erin
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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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
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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With a cup of tea on a quiet evening, for viewing that is light yet thoughtful.
🎭 Cast
Dustin Farnum
Dennis O'Hara
Winifred Kingston
Katie O'Grady
Tom Bates
Patrick O'Grady
Jack Livingston
Brian Trelawney
Wilfred McDonald
Terence
Wallace Pyke
Dan O'Keefe
Lee Willard
George Harding
Mabel Wiles
Florence Harding
Hugo B. Koch
John D. Haynes (as Hugh B. Koch)
J.H. Hazelton
Captain Brady
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