Three Cheers for the Irish

Three Cheers for the Irish

Hey! This is where your worries end...and all your laughs begin! In a hit that's made to order...for the wearin' of the grin!

NR 1940 · 99 min · ★ 7.0 · Romance, Comedy

Peter Casey has been with the New York City police department for 25 years. He's totally surprised when he's asked to retire on his 25th anniversary with the force. He's even more unprepared for the romance that develops between his favorite daughter, Maureen, and the Scottish cop who takes over his beat.

Directed by Lloyd Bacon · Written by Richard Macaulay

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Priscilla Lane Maureen Casey
Thomas Mitchell Peter Casey
Dennis Morgan Angus Ferguson
Virginia Grey Patricia Casey
Irene Hervey Heloise Casey
Alan Hale Gallagher
William Lundigan Michael Flaherty

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