The Shamrock Handicap
Originally released in 1926. The Shamrock Handicap is a romance/drama film. directed by John Ford. At just 66 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Janet Gaynor, Leslie Fenton, and Willard Louis
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 1926
99 years ago
Runtime
1h 6m
66 minutes total
User Rating
5.1/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Janet Gaynor
as Lady Sheila O'Hara
Leslie Fenton
as Neil Ross
Willard Louis
as Orville Finch
J. Farrell MacDonald
as Con O'Shea
Claire McDowell
as Molly O'Shea
Louis Payne
as Sir Miles O'Hara
George Harris
as Jockey Ginsburg
Andy Clark
as 'Chesty' Morgan
Ely Reynolds
as Virus Cakes
Thomas Delmar
as Michaels
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
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 sta...
Who directed The Shamrock Handicap?
The Shamrock Handicap was directed by John Ford.
How long is The Shamrock Handicap?
The Shamrock Handicap has a runtime of 1 hours and 6 minutes (66 minutes total).
When was The Shamrock Handicap released?
The Shamrock Handicap was released on May 2, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Shamrock Handicap?
The main cast of The Shamrock Handicap includes Janet Gaynor, Leslie Fenton, Willard Louis, J. Farrell MacDonald, Claire McDowell.