My Irish Molly

The read

It runs a compact 56m.

Synopsis

Binkie Stuart, a child star whose career briefly flourished before the outbreak of war in 1939, takes the titular role in this heart-warming musical charting the adventures of a little orphan girl in the difficult days of pre-war Ireland. Starring alongside Hollywood siren Maureen O Hara in an early role, Britain's answer to Shirley Temple plays a spirited young girl left in the clutches of a cruel guardian aunt.

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Key crew

• Alex BryceDirector
• Alex BryceScreenplay

Cast

• Binkie StuartMolly Martin
• Tom BurkeSonny Gallagher
• Phillip ReedBob
• Maureen O'HaraEileen O'Shea
• Maire O'NeillMrs O'Shea
• C. Denier WarrenChuck
• C. Denier WarrenHannah Delaney
• Franklin KelseyLiam Delaney
• Leo McCabeCorney

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