This is a brief introduction to the 1944 film “Irish Eyes Are Smiling”, directed by Gregory Ratoff. The movie portrays the life of Ernest R. Ball, composer of famous Irish songs including “When Irish Eyes Are Smiling”. Key actors include Monty Woolley, June Haver, and Dick Haymes. This article divulges the film’s shooting location, shooting times, and interesting nuances about the film.
Where it Filmed?
The shooting for “Irish Eyes Are Smiling” took place in the United States. The exact location being the 20th Century Fox Studios, situated at 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California. The specific filming dates for this film are not available.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Monty Woolley | Edgar Brawley |
| June Haver | Mary ‘Irish’ O’Neill |
| Dick Haymes | Ernest R. Ball |
| Anthony Quinn | Al Jackson |
| Beverly Whitney | Lucille Lacey |
| Maxie Rosenbloom | Stanley Ketchel |
| Veda Ann Borg | Belle La Tour |
| Clarence Kolb | Leo Betz |
| Leonard Warren | Opera Singer |
| Blanche Thebom | Opera Singer |
| Leo Mostovoy | Pawnbroker (scenesDeleted) |
| Ray Walker | Hoofer (scenesDeleted) |
| Eddie Acuff | Harry (uncredited) |
| Lester Allen | Heming (uncredited) |
| Gurney Bell | Member of Sportsmen’s Quartette (uncredited) |
| William H. Benter | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Billy Bester | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Teddy Blue | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Marietta Canty | Phoebe the Ladies Room Maid (uncredited) |
| Maurice Cass | Dr. Medford (uncredited) |
| Chick Chandler | Stage Manager (uncredited) |
| George Chandler | Electrician (uncredited) |
| Lilly Christine | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Johnny Clark | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Russ Clark | Trainer (uncredited) |
| Edward Cooper | Butler (uncredited) |
| Michael Dalmatoff | Headwaiter (uncredited) |
| Grace Davies | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Sayre Dearing | Night Club Patron (uncredited) |
| Jean Del Val | Waiter (uncredited) |
| Johnny Duncan | Call Boy (uncredited) |
| Emma Dunn | Mother Machree (uncredited) |
| Evelyne Eager | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Art Foster | Sparring Partner (uncredited) |
| Al Gallagher | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Mary Gordon | Irish Woman (uncredited) |
| Bob Hamilton | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| John Harmon | Leg Man (uncredited) |
| John Maxwell Hayes | Clerk (uncredited) |
| Mary Adams Hayes | Acrobat (uncredited) |
| Arthur Hohl | Barker (uncredited) |
| Robert Homans | Policeman (uncredited) |
| Fred Howard | Stage Manager (uncredited) |
| Frank Jaquet | Newsstand Proprietor (uncredited) |
| Merrill Long | Dancer (uncredited) |
| J. Farrell MacDonald | Stage Doorman (uncredited) |
| Virginia Maples | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Frank Marlowe | Hoofer (uncredited) |
| Alphonse Martell | Alex – Waiter (uncredited) |
| Marion Martin | Prima Donna (uncredited) |
| Lee Murray | Walters (uncredited) |
| William Newell | Hotel Clerk (uncredited) |
| Pat O’Malley | Steward (uncredited) |
| Bob Perry | Ernie’s Cornerman (uncredited) |
| John Rarig | Member of Sportsmen’s Quartette (uncredited) |
| Joey Ray | Electrician (uncredited) |
| Allan Ross | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Barbara Salisbury | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Jeffrey Sayre | Clerk at New York Clipper Office (uncredited) |
| Harry Seymour | Pianist (uncredited) |
| John Sheehan | Referee / Stage Manager (uncredited) |
| Mary Jane Shores | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Max Smith | Member of Sportsmen’s Quartette (uncredited) |
| Martin Sperzel | Member of Sportsmen’s Quartette (uncredited) |
| Ray Spiker | Acrobat (uncredited) |
| Ed Stanbridge | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Larry Steers | Ship Passenger (uncredited) |
| Mary Stewart | Dancer / Singer (uncredited) |
| Riley Thompson | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| Valerie Traxler | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Dink Trout | Meek Husband (uncredited) |
| Minerva Urecal | Militant Wife (uncredited) |
| Emmett Vogan | Purser (uncredited) |
| Walton Walker | Dancer (uncredited) |
| Charles Williams | Song Promoter (uncredited) |
| Kenny Williams | Specialty Dancer (uncredited) |
| Charles C. Wilson | Detective (uncredited) |
| Sam Wren | Piano Player (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was nominated for an Oscar and won another award.
- It’s a depiction of the life of Ernest R. Ball, who composed several popular Irish songs.
- The film was produced by Damon Runyon and written by Earl Baldwin, John Tucker Battle, and E.A. Ellington.
- It was the tuneful account of Ernest R. Ball’s life.
- Besides the main cast, numerous artists were part of the movie, some in minor or uncredited roles.
- An adaptation of this movie was broadcast on “Lux Radio Theater” on March 15, 1948, with Dick Haynes retaining his film role.
- Despite the movie setting, actor Dick Haymes can be seen with a wedding ring in a scene, as he was married to Joanne Dru at the time of filming.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: 20th Century Fox Studios – 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.0523198
- Longitude: -118.4126303
- Place ID: ChIJH603kOu7woARdE_wbCISU88
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 10201 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90067, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
