The Luck of the Irish (1948 film)

The Luck of the Irish is a 1948 film about a leprechaun who assists an American reporter, acting as the newsman's servant and conscience.
 * Directed by Henry Koster. Written by Philip Dunne.

The Picture that's as happy as Irish laughter (taglines)

Horace

 * [to Stephen] I offered you gold. 'Tis not my fault you prefer a pebble.

Dialogue

 * David C. Augur: Do you know the oldest and noblest occupation of them all?
 * Stephen Fitzgerald: I think so.
 * David C. Augur: [pause] I mean politics.
 * Stephen Fitzgerald: Well, you'll admit there are certain points of similarity.


 * Frances Augur: You needn't smile quite so cordially when you tip hat check girls. Gives them ideas.
 * Stephen Fitzgerald: Well, she gave me a couple.


 * Sen. Ransom: How much do you want for Mr. Fitzgerald?
 * David C. Augur: He's not for sale.
 * Sen. Ransom: [Cynically] I understood he was.


 * Stephen Fitzgerald: Well, you stay here in the car in case someone comes along, and I'll scout up the road a bit. Must lead somewhere.
 * Bill Clark: Don't be sure. Irish paths are whimsical - like the Irish character.

Taglines

 * The Picture that's as happy as Irish laughter
 * Choosing good is the real pot of gold!

Cast

 * Tyrone Power — Stephen Fitzgerald
 * Anne Baxter — Nora
 * Cecil Kellaway — Horace
 * Lee J. Cobb — David
 * Jayne Meadows — Frances