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The artistic audacity of Kitty from Killarney ensures it to sustain a sense of mystery that persists after the credits roll.
Arriving at Ellis Island from Ireland, alone, Kitty finds upon arrival that she is just one more person than the quota system would allow to be admitted. However, when she sees a Jewish family with which she has become acquainted on the ship, admitted, she finds a way to get by the gateman and join her friends inside. Established in the home of the Jewish immigrants in the Ghetto, Kitty becomes enamored of Danny, a handsome young copper who patrols the nearest beat. One day she meets Eddie a childhood sweetheart in Ireland and finds that he is keeping company with Marion, a hard boiled rose of the Ghetto and Eddie's dancing partner in an amateur dancing skit. Kitty rushes into the second hand store and takes a vase which she proceeds to throw at Eddie. The vase narrowly misses a cop who rushes into the store. Kitty seeing her predicament takes some hair and makes herself a mustache, puts on a derby and makes it appear that she is a man. Later, she goes to the amateur show to see Eddie do his dance. Tomatoes, eggs, cabbages and then watermelon slices greets Eddie's efforts. Kitty throws a potato at Eddie so hard her mustache is knocked off and Eddie recognizes her. He hits her with a catsuppy tomato. A general riot starts and Kitty chases Eddie across the stage. As she reaches the far end of the stage, Danny the cop enters from the opposite side as Eddie is the target for another barrage of vegetables. The second hand dealer rushes to the aid of his borrowed suit and as Eddie is stripped of his finery, Kitty embraces Danny the cop and leaves the theater.
Critics widely regard Kitty from Killarney as a cult-favorite piece of Short cinema. Its cinematic excellence is frequently cited as its strongest asset, solidifying its place in United States's film legacy.
Based on the unique cinematic excellence of Kitty from Killarney, our vault has identified these titles as the most compelling follow-up experiences for fans of Short cinema:
Dir: Edward F. Cline
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Dir: Edward F. Cline
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Dir: Edward F. Cline
When a hotel orchestra leader starts to flirt with a girl in the audience, her fiancé is very displeased. Then the orchestra leader finds out that the hotel flower girl is really a rich heiress, and he shifts his attentions to her. Now the flower girl's boyfriend is unhappy, and soon there are even more complications.
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Dir: Lloyd Ingraham
While walking along the street one day, Arthur P. Hampton, an impoverished young doctor, and his chums, Stub Masters and Johnny Stokes, are persuaded to part with their last remaining funds by tag day solicitor Mary Jane Smith, with whom the doctor promptly falls in love. Doc's friends then hit upon a get-rich-quick scheme. Knowing that his Uncle George has promised a large sum of money upon his nephew's marriage, they persuade Doc to send out fake wedding invitations naming Mary Jane as the blushing bride. Uncle George, elated at the good news, writes to Mary Jane's aunt, Angelica Burns, an old sweetheart, to invite Mary Jane and Angelica to be his guests on an ocean voyage. Meanwhile, Mary Jane pays a visit to the doctor's office and, upon seeing the wedding invitations, becomes so flustered that she trips and sprains her ankle. Doc comes to her rescue and then begs her to pose as his wife. She agrees, but at ship-side, Stub and Johnnie confess all to Uncle George, who flies into a rage until Doc announces that he and Mary Jane have chosen a wedding at sea.
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Dir: Unknown Director
The Judge needs a present for his wife's birthday, so Harry suggests a new corset. They go to the shop, but he's so embarrassed to ask the saleslady he hides in a phone booth.Harry goes in, but finds a GUY wearing one, and runs out.They both dress as women to get back in, but Mrs. Rummy gets there and chases him out.
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Dir: Edward F. Cline
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This guide was algorithmically generated using the cinematic metadata of Edward F. Cline's archive. Last updated: 6/25/2026.
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