Irish Luck (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1939, Irish Luck is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Howard Bretherton, running about 58 minutes. “HE'S NERVY! HE'S SNOOPY! HE'S RECKLESS! BUT HE'S GOT THE LUCK OF THE IRISH!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A spunky young bellhop investigates the murder of a hotel guest.
Who’s in it. Irish Luck stars Frankie Darro as Buzzy O'Brien, Mantan Moreland as Jefferson, Dick Purcell as Steve Lanahan and Sheila Darcy as Kitty Monahan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Irish Luck has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV. 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 Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Irish Luck (1939)?
- In US, Irish Luck is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Irish Luck worth watching?
- Irish Luck holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Irish Luck?
- Irish Luck stars Frankie Darro, Mantan Moreland, Dick Purcell, Sheila Darcy and Lillian Elliott.
- When was Irish Luck released?
- Irish Luck was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 58 minutes.