Private Izzy Murphy
Originally released in 1926. Private Izzy Murphy is a comedy/drama film. directed by Lloyd Bacon. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring George Jessel, Patsy Ruth Miller, and Vera Gordon
Synopsis
Isadore "Izzy" Goldberg changes his name to I. Patrick Murphy because his store is in an Irish-neighborhood in New York City. He meets Eileen Cohannigan, the daughter of a meat-packer, and he tells her he is Irish and a romance begins. When America enters World War I, "Izzy" enlists, is sent to France, and is wounded while engaged in a heroic rescue during a big battle. While recovering in an overseas hospital, he writes Eileen and tells her he is Jewish and not Irish. Returning home, he is parading with his regiment and he sees Eileen with Robert O'Malley, his old rival. He thinks she has thrown him over because he is Jewish. An Irish lodge comes to bestow an honor on the man they think is Patrick Murphy, an Irish hero. But O'Malley tells them his real name is Goldberg. But Eileen tels him it is he she loves, and they head for the marriage-license bureau.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
George Jessel
as I. Patrick Murphy
Patsy Ruth Miller
as Eileen Cohannigan
Vera Gordon
as Sara Goldberg
Nat Carr
as The Shadchen, Moe Ginsberg
William H. Strauss
as Jacob Goldberg
Spec O'Donnell
as The Monohan Kid
Gustav von Seyffertitz
as Cohannigan
Douglas Gerrard
as Robert O'Malley
Tom Murray
as The Attorney
Fletcher Tolbert
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Private Izzy Murphy about?
Isadore "Izzy" Goldberg changes his name to I. Patrick Murphy because his store is in an Irish-neighborhood in New York City. He meets Eileen Cohannigan, the daughter of a meat-packer, and he tells...
Who directed Private Izzy Murphy?
Private Izzy Murphy was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
How long is Private Izzy Murphy?
Private Izzy Murphy has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Private Izzy Murphy released?
Private Izzy Murphy was released on October 30, 1926 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Private Izzy Murphy?
The main cast of Private Izzy Murphy includes George Jessel, Patsy Ruth Miller, Vera Gordon, Nat Carr, William H. Strauss.