Pot o' Gold
"It's the prize romantic laugh of the year... more fun than winning the POT O' GOLD!"
Originally released in 1941. Pot o' Gold is a comedy/music film. directed by George Marshall. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring James Stewart, Paulette Goddard, and Horace Heidt
Synopsis
Jimmy, the owner of a failed music shop, goes to work with his uncle, the owner of a food factory. Before he gets there, he befriends an Irish family who happens to be his uncle's worst enemy because of their love for music and in-house band who constantly practices. Soon, Jimmy finds himself trying to help the band by getting them gigs and trying to reconcile the family with his uncle.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 3, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (23 votes)
Budget
$600K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
James Stewart
as James Hamilton 'Jimmy' Haskell
Paulette Goddard
as Molly McCorkle
Horace Heidt
as Horace Heidt
Charles Winninger
as Charles 'C.J.' Haskell
Mary Gordon
as Mom McCorkle
Frank Melton
as Jasper Backus
Jed Prouty
as J.K. Louderman
Charles Arnt
as Parks (butler)
James Flavin
as Sheriff Bud Connolly
Dick Hogan
as Willie McCorkle
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $600,000
Production Companies
- James Roosevelt Productions
- United Artists
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pot o' Gold about?
Jimmy, the owner of a failed music shop, goes to work with his uncle, the owner of a food factory. Before he gets there, he befriends an Irish family who happens to be his uncle's worst enemy becau...
Who directed Pot o' Gold?
Pot o' Gold was directed by George Marshall.
How long is Pot o' Gold?
Pot o' Gold has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Pot o' Gold released?
Pot o' Gold was released on April 3, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pot o' Gold?
The main cast of Pot o' Gold includes James Stewart, Paulette Goddard, Horace Heidt, Charles Winninger, Mary Gordon.