Private Izzy Murphy (1926)
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.
Cast
- George Jessel - I. Patrick Murphy
- Patsy Ruth Miller - Eileen Cohannigan
- Vera Gordon - Sara Goldberg
- Nat Carr - The Shadchen, Moe Ginsberg
- William H. Strauss - Jacob Goldberg
- Spec O'Donnell - The Monohan Kid
- Gustav von Seyffertitz - Cohannigan
- Douglas Gerrard - Robert O'Malley
- Tom Murray - The Attorney
- Fletcher Tolbert
Screenplay
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 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.
- Who directed Private Izzy Murphy?
- Private Izzy Murphy was directed by Lloyd Bacon.
- Who stars in Private Izzy Murphy?
- Private Izzy Murphy stars George Jessel, Patsy Ruth Miller, Vera Gordon, Nat Carr, William H. Strauss, Spec O'Donnell.
- How long is Private Izzy Murphy?
- Private Izzy Murphy has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
- What genre is Private Izzy Murphy?
- Private Izzy Murphy is a Comedy, Drama, Romance, War film.
- Where was Private Izzy Murphy produced?
- Private Izzy Murphy was produced in United States of America.