The Luck of the Irish
William Grogan, lives in New York City and meets the outside world only through the little basement window of his plumbing shop. One day he sees and falls in love with a pretty pair of feet, belonging to Ruth Warren, a schoolteacher who is lusted after by Norton Colburton, a dissolute playboy. Ruth is about to marry Colburton, but at the last minute runs away and decides to take a Cook's tour. On the boat, she meets Grogan, who has inherited a fortune, and recognizing the feet, he falls in love with their owner.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1920 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Allan Dwan |
| Runtime | 70 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 1.0/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs its narrative on the contrast between the confined basement world and the openness of travel, using the window as a visual metaphor for the boundary between dream and reality. It relies on the subtle, silent performances where glances and implications carry more weight than dialogue.
What lingers after viewing is a tender, slightly naive charm—a belief in destiny's ability to connect seemingly opposite souls through the simplest of chance encounters. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Allan Dwan
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With a cup of tea on a quiet evening, immersed in the silent film era's unique rhythm.
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