Mother Machree(1927)
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Mother Machree 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.
Mother Machree (1927) is a drama film directed by John Ford, released on December 19, 1927 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Belle Bennett, Victor McLaglen, Philippe De Lacy and Ted McNamara. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 10 ratings.
- Director:
- John Ford
- Writers:
- Gertrude Orr, Rida Johnson Young, Katherine Hilliker
- Producers:
- John Ford
- Cinematographer:
- Chester A. Lyons
- Production:
- Fox Film Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Mother Machree Cast & Crew
Main 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)
John Wayne
Key crew
Directed by John Ford, written by Gertrude Orr, Rida Johnson Young and Katherine Hilliker, produced by John Ford.
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Mother Machree Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 10 ratings.
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Mother Machree – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Mother Machree online?
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Who stars in Mother Machree?
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The main cast of Mother Machree (1927) includes Belle Bennett, Victor McLaglen, Philippe De Lacy, Ted McNamara and Billy Platt. The film was directed by John Ford. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Mother Machree released?
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Mother Machree was released on December 19, 1927 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Mother Machree worth watching?
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Mother Machree (1927) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 10 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.