Summaries

Tom Donahue, a New York City traffic-policeman on Fifth Avenue, wins a newspaper popularity contest, and decides to take a trip to Ireland to visit his family. Once there, he becomes involved in adventure posing as a look-alike Titleman, and finds romance with a spirited Irish girl.—Les Adams <[email protected]>

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. Tom successfully impersonates Fitzhugh, thus assuring the latter's inheritance, and uncovers a conspiracy led by Douglas, another nephew, to kill Fitzhugh after the uncle's death and thus gain the estate. Fitzhugh is freed, and Tom wins the hand of Gwendolyn.—AFI

Details

Keywords
  • new york city
  • ocean liner
  • visit
  • dublin ireland
  • castles
Genres
  • Adventure
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Nov 21, 1925
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Passed
Countries of origin United States
Language English None
Filming locations Ireland
Production companies Paramount Pictures

Box office

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 10m
Color Black and White
Sound mix Silent
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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