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Leave It to the Irish

1944 · 71 min

This film offers a fast-paced, lighthearted dive into a classic mystery with comedic flair.

Directed by
William Beaudine
Genres
Mystery, Comedy
Tagline
Crime on His Hands and Gals in His Hair!
Overview
Private Investigator Terry Moran, who is in love with Nora O'Brien the daughter of Police Detective Tim O'Brien, is hired by Mrs. Hamilton to solve the murder of her husband, a fur dealer.

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Directed by
William Beaudine
Genres
Mystery, Comedy
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Tone
  • lightstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • crime
  • mystery
  • love
Places
  • big city
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
  • procedural
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror1
Humour6
Realism5
Romance4
Tension4
Darkness3
Complexity3
Emotional weight3

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Genres
mystery, comedy
Directed by
William Beaudine
Written by
Eddie Davis, Tim Ryan
Starring
James Dunn, Wanda McKay, Jack La Rue, Dick Purcell, Arthur Loft, Barbara Woodell, Vince Barnett, Joseph DeVillard
Runtime
71 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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