

Irene
1926-01-24 · 90 min · ★ 4.5
Irene, a feisty Irish girl in Philadelphia, clashes with her family and walks out, heading to New York City to seek fame and fortune. She gets a job as a dressmaker's model and becomes involved with Donald, the scion of a wealthy family. Donald's mother doesn't approve of Irene and sets out to discredit her in Donald's eyes.
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- Directors
- Alfred E. Green
- Production companies
- First National Pictures
- Countries
- United States of America
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Colleen MooreIrene O'Dare
Lloyd HughesDonald Marshall
George K. ArthurMadame Lucy
Charles MurrayPa O'Dare
Kate PriceMa O'Dare
Ida DarlingMrs. Warren Marshall
Eva NovakEleanor Hadley
Edward EarleLarry Hadley
Larry WheatBob Harrison
Marion AyeHelen Cheston
Bess FlowersJane Gilmour
Lydia Yeamans TitusMrs. Cheston
Betty FranciscoCordelia Smith
Fay McKenzieIrene's Younger SisterTitle information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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