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There's a kick in the name of Murphy...no matter how you spell it!
1935 · 69 min · ★ 5.7 · Comedy
A father leaves his native Ireland and travels to America to visit the son he hasn't heard from in many years.
Directed by Charles Vidor · Written by Joel Sayre
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James Barton Patrick Murphy -
Margaret Callahan Elinor Murfree -
William Harrigan Charles Murfree -
Jack Randall Mike Donovan -
Marjorie Gateson Margaret Murfree -
Maureen Delaney Nellie -
Phillip Trent Dudley Weatherby - R Ray Mayer Bat Gilligan
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Herman Bing Mr. 'Stony' Stonehill - P Pat Moriarity Terrence 'Terry' Gilligan
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Charles Coleman Hopkins - the Butler -
Ferdinand Munier Mayor John J. Holtsapple
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