Irish Luck (1925): cast, story & where to watch
1925 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 1925, Irish Luck is a drama film directed by Victor Heerman, running about 84 minutes.
What it’s about. Tom Donahue, a New York traffic cop, wins a trip to Europe in a newspaper contest, and he decides to visit relatives in Ireland. Arriving in Dublin, he learns that he is an exact double for Lord Fitzhugh, a young Irish aristocrat with whom he becomes friends. The Earl of Killarney, Fitzhugh's uncle, who is on his deathbed, wishes to see his favorite nephew and wipe out past animosities. Fitzhugh, in the meantime, has disappeared, and his sister, Lady Gwendolyn, persuades Tom to take his place.
Who’s in it. Irish Luck stars Thomas Meighan as Tom Donahue/Lord Fitzhugh, Lois Wilson as Lady Gwendolyn, Cecil Humphreys as Douglas and Claude King, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Irish Luck has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Irish Luck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Irish Luck tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Irish Luck (1925)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Irish Luck change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Irish Luck worth watching?
- Irish Luck holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Irish Luck?
- Irish Luck stars Thomas Meighan, Lois Wilson, Cecil Humphreys, Claude King and Ernest Lawford.
- When was Irish Luck released?
- Irish Luck was released in 1925, with a runtime of about 84 minutes.