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The Shamrock Handicap (1926)

Movie ★ 5.4 66 min

Because he refuses to collect rent payments from his impoverished tenants, kindly Irish nobleman Sir Miles Gaffney is in danger of losing his estate. He is forced to sell off part of his racing stable to a wealthy American, who takes along Gaffney's jockey Neil Ross as part of the bargain. When Neil is crippled in a racing accident, Sir Miles and his daughter Sheila sail to America with their prize horse "Dark Rosaleen" in tow. The first film having an Irish motif that John Ford directed, a six reel delight set in Eire's County Kildare and in the United States, with a steeplechase background, mixing charged elements of comedy and sentimental drama.

John Ford Director Elizabeth Pickett Writer

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Quick facts

Released
May 2, 1926
Runtime
66 min
Rating
NR
IMDb
tt0017374
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Frequently asked questions

What is The Shamrock Handicap about?
Because he refuses to collect rent payments from his impoverished tenants, kindly Irish nobleman Sir Miles Gaffney is in danger of losing his estate. He is forced to sell off part of his racing stable to a wealthy American, who takes along Gaffney's jockey Neil Ross as part of the bargain. When Neil is crippled in a racing accident, Sir Miles and his daughter Sheila sail to America with their prize horse "Dark Rosaleen" in tow. The first film having an Irish motif that John Ford directed, a six reel delight set in Eire's County Kildare and in the United States, with a steeplechase background, mixing charged elements of comedy and sentimental drama.
Who directed The Shamrock Handicap?
The Shamrock Handicap was directed by John Ford.
Who stars in The Shamrock Handicap?
The Shamrock Handicap stars Janet Gaynor, Leslie Fenton, Willard Louis, J. Farrell MacDonald.
When was The Shamrock Handicap released?
The Shamrock Handicap is a 1926 romance, drama film.
Where can I watch The Shamrock Handicap?
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