

MovieComedy
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There's a kick in the name of Murphy...no matter how you spell it!
5.5(4)19351h 9m
A father leaves his native Ireland and travels to America to visit the son he hasn't heard from in many years.
- Director
- Charles Vidor
- Writers
- Joel Sayre,John Twist
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Cast

James Barton
Patrick Murphy

Margaret Callahan
Elinor Murfree

William Harrigan
Charles Murfree

Jack Randall
Mike Donovan

Marjorie Gateson
Margaret Murfree

Maureen Delaney
Nellie

Phillip Trent
Dudley Weatherby
Ray Mayer
Bat Gilligan

Herman Bing
Mr. 'Stony' Stonehill

Pat Moriarity
Terrence 'Terry' Gilligan

Charles Coleman
Hopkins - the Butler

Ferdinand Munier
Mayor John J. Holtsapple

Orville Caldwell
Julius - Mayor's Henchman
William Lemuels
Brannigan
Mrs. James Barton
Irish Dancer

Ed Brady
Seated Pub Sailor

Robert Homans
Pub Sailor at Bar

Frank Mills
Frank - Mayor's Henchman-Kidnapper
Bruce Mitchell
Policeman

William H. O'Brien
Man at Mayoral Debate

Pat O'Malley
Seated Pub Sailor

Duke York
Henchman with Frank
Crew
Directing
- Charles VidorDirector
Writing
- Joel SayreScreenplay
- John TwistScreenplay
- Patrick KearneyTheatre Play
- Harry Wagstaff GribbleTheatre Play
Production
- Cliff ReidAssociate Producer
Camera
- Lucien N. AndriotCamera Operator
Editing
- Jack HivelyEditor
Sound
- Alberto ColomboMusic Director
- George D. EllisSound Engineer
Art
- Van Nest PolglaseArt Direction
Costume & Make-Up
- Walter PlunkettCostume Design