A jaunt with Will Rogers through “the oldest and the youngest of European nations.” We start in the vale of Gelndalough. Scenic views alternate with Rogers’ commentary: jokes about Al Smith, Irish relatives in the U.S., and references to Home Rule and the struggle for independence. Then it’s on to the estate of Richard Croker, the boss at Tammany Hall, buried near his favorite horse. Will chats with Croker’s widow and introduces us to Mrs. Rogers. On to the lakes and dells of Killarney, the ruins of Ross Castle, and a pig market, where we meet the Earl of Killarney. The camera pans a group of children - the future police force of the U.S., says Rogers. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 5.5/10 | |
Released: | August 21, 1927 | |
Runtime: | 10 min | |
Genres: | Short | |
Cast: | Will Rogers Cal Tinney William Cosgrave | |
Crew: | Will Rogers Carl Stearns Clancy | |
Susan Queen : I saw this over 30 years ago ......and its still moves me in so many directions. It may no...