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  • The Sporting Irish (1939)
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    Short | 10 min | Short, Sport
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The Sporting Irish (1939)
Approved
Short | 10 min | Short, Sport
This short opens with shots of rural Ireland (circa 1939-40)and the sight of the ancient game of street bowling, with the two contestants bowling through the village street, out into a country lane, and into an adjoining town. Then it cuts...See moreThis short opens with shots of rural Ireland (circa 1939-40)and the sight of the ancient game of street bowling, with the two contestants bowling through the village street, out into a country lane, and into an adjoining town. Then it cuts to the Irish jumpers and the crack cavalry horses in their high jumps. The climax covers the National Championship of Hurling at Croke Park before 75,000 spectators. Written by Les Adams See less
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Director
Jack Eaton
Writer
Jack Eaton (written by)
Producer
Jack Eaton
Cinematographer
Russell T. Ervin
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Mar 17, 1939 (United States)

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