Mother Machree
"No blarney - This is a Gem from the EMERALD ISLE!"
Originally released in 1927. Mother Machree is a drama film. directed by John Ford. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Belle Bennett, Victor McLaglen, and Philippe De Lacy
Synopsis
Ellen McHugh, a poor Irish immigrant to America, finds work in a carnival and is thus able to send her son Brian to a fine school. But when her position is found out, the school expels Brian. Mrs. McHugh feels compelled to allow the school principal and his wife to adopt Brian. The widow McHugh becomes a housekeeper and raises her employer's daughter Edith, who grows up to fall in love with Brian McHugh.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 19, 1927
98 years ago
Runtime
1h 15m
75 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (9 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Belle Bennett
as Mother Machree
Victor McLaglen
as The Giant of Kilkenny
Philippe De Lacy
as Brian - Child
Ted McNamara
as The Harper of Wexford
Billy Platt
as The Dwarf of Munster
Eulalie Jensen
as Miss Van Studdiford
Constance Howard
as Mrs. Cutting
Pat Somerset
as Bobby De Puyster
Neil Hamilton
as Brian
Aggie Herring
as Sideshow Woman Asking About Legs (uncredited)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Fox Film Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mother Machree about?
Ellen McHugh, a poor Irish immigrant to America, finds work in a carnival and is thus able to send her son Brian to a fine school. But when her position is found out, the school expels Brian. Mrs. ...
Who directed Mother Machree?
Mother Machree was directed by John Ford.
How long is Mother Machree?
Mother Machree has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).
When was Mother Machree released?
Mother Machree was released on December 19, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mother Machree?
The main cast of Mother Machree includes Belle Bennett, Victor McLaglen, Philippe De Lacy, Ted McNamara, Billy Platt.