Darby O'Gill and the Little People

Darby O'Gill and the Little People is a Disney film released in 1959 set in rural Ireland at the beginning of the 19th century. Based on the books of Herminie Templeton Kavanagh, the film features leprechauns and a banshee.

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Disney - Film - 1959 - Ireland - 19th century - Herminie Templeton Kavanagh - Leprechaun - Banshee

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The film starred Jimmy O'Dea and Sean Connery, and the script was arranged by Lawrence Edward Watkin.

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Jimmy O'Dea - Sean Connery - Lawrence Edward Watkin

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Actor Cyril Cusack and Irish Chief Justice (later president) Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh picketed its launch in Dublin due to what they felt was ridiculous stereotyping of the Irish people. This film has been little-seen or promoted by the Disney organization in recent years, possibly for this reason.

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Cyril Cusack - Cearbhall Ó Dálaigh - Dublin - Stereotyping

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