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ROMANCE . 1926 . 1h 6m . 5.1/10

The Shamrock Handicap_

Because he refuses to collect rent payments from his impoverished tenants, kindly Irish nobleman Sir Miles Gaffney is in danger of losing his estate. He is forced to sell off part of his racing stable to a wealthy American, who takes along Gaffney's jockey Neil Ross as part of the bargain. When Neil is crippled in a racing accident, Sir Miles and his daughter Sheila sail to America with their prize horse "Dark Rosaleen" in tow. The first film having an Irish motif that John Ford directed, a six reel delight set in Eire's County Kildare and in the United States, with a steeplechase background, mixing charged elements of comedy and sentimental drama.

Starring Janet Gaynor, Leslie Fenton, Willard Louis
5.1/10
Rating
1h 6m
Runtime
1926
Year
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Because he refuses to collect rent payments from his impoverished tenants, kindly Irish nobleman Sir Miles Gaffney is in danger of losing his estate. He is forced to sell off part of his racing stable to a wealthy American, who takes along Gaffney's jockey Neil Ross as part of the bargain. When Neil is crippled in a racing accident, Sir Miles and his daughter Sheila sail to America with their prize horse "Dark Rosaleen" in tow. The first film having an Irish motif that John Ford directed, a six reel delight set in Eire's County Kildare and in the United States, with a steeplechase background, mixing charged elements of comedy and sentimental drama.

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Cast
Janet Gaynor stars as Lady Sheila O'Hara in The Shamrock Handicap.
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Year context
The Shamrock Handicap was released 100 years ago in 1926.
Overview
Because he refuses to collect rent payments from his impoverished tenants, kindly Irish nobleman Sir Miles Gaffney is in danger of losing his estate. He is f...
The Shamrock Handicap is a Romance, Drama film with a runtime of 1h 6m.

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Release
Status
Released
Runtime
66 min (1h 6m)
Country
Rating
5.1/10 (5 votes)

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What is The Shamrock Handicap about?
Because he refuses to collect rent payments from his impoverished tenants, kindly Irish nobleman Sir Miles Gaffney is in danger of losing his estate. He is forced to sell off part of his racing stable to a wealthy American, who takes along Gaffney's jockey Neil Ross as part of the bargain. When Neil is crippled in a racing accident, Sir Miles and his daughter Sheila sail to America with their prize horse "Dark Rosaleen" in tow. The first film having an Irish motif that John Ford directed, a six reel delight set in Eire's County Kildare and in the United States, with a steeplechase background, mixing charged elements of comedy and sentimental drama.
How long is The Shamrock Handicap?
The Shamrock Handicap has a runtime of 66 minutes (1h 6m).
Who stars in The Shamrock Handicap?
The cast of The Shamrock Handicap includes Janet Gaynor, Leslie Fenton, Willard Louis, J. Farrell MacDonald, Claire McDowell.
What is the rating of The Shamrock Handicap?
The Shamrock Handicap has a rating of 5.1 out of 10 based on 5 votes on TMDB.

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Romance Drama
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