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Because he refuses to collect rent payments from his impoverished tenants, kindly Irish nobleman Sir Miles Gaffney is in danger of losing his estate. He is forced to sell off part of his racing stable to a wealthy American, who takes along Gaffney's jockey Neil Ross as part of the bargain. When Neil is crippled in a racing accident, Sir Miles and his daughter Sheila sail to America with their prize horse "Dark Rosaleen" in tow. The first film having an Irish motif that John Ford directed, a six reel delight set in Eire's County Kildare and in the United States, with a steeplechase background, mixing charged elements of comedy and sentimental drama.
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The Shamrock Handicap
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How long is The Shamrock Handicap?
The Shamrock Handicap has a runtime of 1h 6m (1 hour and 6 minutes).
Who directed The Shamrock Handicap?
The Shamrock Handicap was directed by John Ford and released in 1926.
What genre is The Shamrock Handicap?
The Shamrock Handicap is a Romance, Drama film (1926).
Who stars in The Shamrock Handicap?
The cast of The Shamrock Handicap includes Janet Gaynor, Leslie Fenton, Willard Louis, J. Farrell MacDonald, Claire McDowell.
What is the TMDB rating for The Shamrock Handicap?
The Shamrock Handicap has a TMDB rating of 5.4/10 based on 6 votes.
