The read
It runs a compact 1h 15m.
Synopsis
Ellen McHugh, a poor Irish immigrant to America, finds work in a carnival and is thus able to send her son Brian to a fine school. But when her position is found out, the school expels Brian. Mrs. McHugh feels compelled to allow the school principal and his wife to adopt Brian. The widow McHugh becomes a housekeeper and raises her employer's daughter Edith, who grows up to fall in love with Brian McHugh.
Ratings
IMDb5.5/10
10 audience votes
Key crew
- John FordDirector
Cast
- Belle BennettMother Machree
- Victor McLaglenThe Giant of Kilkenny
- Philippe De LacyBrian - Child
- Ted McNamaraThe Harper of Wexford
- Billy PlattThe Dwarf of Munster
- Eulalie JensenMiss Van Studdiford
- Constance HowardMrs. Cutting
- Pat SomersetBobby De Puyster
- Neil HamiltonBrian
- Aggie HerringSideshow Woman Asking About Legs (uncredited)
- John WayneCast
Stills
Themes
widowcarnivalhousekeeperlittle peoplepartially lost film