Smiling Irish Eyes
Smiling Irish Eyes

Movie spotlight

Smiling Irish Eyes

1929
Movie
90 min
English

A pretty, young violinist who travels from Ireland to America to seek fame and fortune on Broadway finds a bit more than she expected. A lost film.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Director: William A. SeiterGenres: Musical, Romance, Comedy

Plot Summary

A young Irish woman travels to America with dreams of becoming a singer and actress. She faces numerous challenges and romantic entanglements as she navigates the entertainment industry. Ultimately, her talent and perseverance lead her to achieve her aspirations.

Critical Reception

As one of the early musicals, 'Smiling Irish Eyes' was generally well-received for its musical numbers and the charming performances of its lead actors. It was praised for its lighthearted entertainment value and ability to showcase emerging sound technology in film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its early sound synchronization and musical performances.

  • Colleen Moore's performance was highlighted as a significant draw.

  • Considered a pleasant, albeit simple, romantic musical comedy of its era.

Google audience: Audience reception data from Google for this film is not readily available, but historical context suggests it was seen as a charming and entertaining musical appropriate for its time.

Fun Fact

This film is notable for being one of the early major musicals to incorporate synchronized sound and singing, which was a groundbreaking innovation in the late 1920s.

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