March 17, 2024
DARBY O’GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE (1959) – AFI Movie Club
DARBY O'GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE (1959) had its world premiere in Dublin, Ireland, on a day dubbed “Walt Disney Day” and proclaimed a school holiday. The film then had its American premiere at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre in Hollywood, marking the first time a Disney feature played there. Along with King Brian of Knocknasheega and his leprechauns,...
March 17, 2021
AFI Movie Club: DARBY O’GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE
The opening credits for DARBY O’GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE include the following statement, signed with Walt Disney’s signature: "My thanks to King Brian of Knocknasheega and his leprechauns, whose gracious co-operation made this picture possible." In addition to Disney’s cinematic collaboration with the wee folk, the film also features AFI Life Achievement Award honoree Sean Connery in an early role. The effects work on DARBY O'GILL AND THE LITTLE PEOPLE has inspired many films...
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