Mildly entertaining romantic comedy with a touch of whimsy, rather too slight to live in the memory – but, nevertheless, worthwhile for Cecil Kellaway's delightful Oscar-nominated performance as a mischievous leprechaun.Newspaperman Tyrone Power is on his way to meet gruff boss Lee J. Cobb (with a bicarbonate-of-soda bottle never far from reach!), who harbors political ambitions and wants to appoint the hero as his 'ghost writer' – even if their views on the matter are on a different wavelength! Actually, Cobb's daughter (Jayne Meadows), who's also Power's fiancée is the one pulling the strings; the trouble is that, while passing through Ireland, he falls for inn-keeper's daughter Anne Baxter…not to mention running into 'cobbler' Kellaway by a waterfall (although the residents deny the existence of both man and location!).Back in the States, Power beckons to the will of Cobb (or rather Meadows); he's even given a plush apartment to live in…but, when calling for a manservant, it's Kellaway who turns up! Besides, a chance encounter – actually 'arranged' by the genial leprechaun – with Baxter (who has come to America for some private family business) relights his interest, obviously reciprocated, in the girl; consequently, he begins to neglect his work in order to be with her. Eventually, though, Cobb is ready to appoint Power as editor of his old newspaper if he's elected to the Senate himself – a position he politely declines; realizing she's beaten, Meadows gives him up and Power and Baxter are free to return to carefree Ireland.In the last scene, Power – now married and living at Baxter's father's tavern – is shown following a local custom (which he had himself witnessed the old man perform earlier on) by placing a whiskey bottle outside the tavern door…which is then said to be picked up by a leprechaun (and, just as he had done before, the prancing and giggling Kellaway appears soon after to retrieve it).

I have to believe this movie was inspired by "Miracle on 34th Street." In both, a supposedly fantastical person (Santa Claus, leprechaun) puts his oar into the lives of some cynical, unhappy people, makes them realize What's Truly Important, and changes their lives forever, for the better. Sappy nonsense, but absolutely enjoyable from start to finish.This is one of Jayne Meadows' first films. I thought I recognized her from an early TV panel show, and I did. She appeared many times on the old "What's My Line" show. She is the sister of Audrey Meadows, who played Alice Cramden on many of Jackie Gleason's "The Honeymooners" shows. Thanks to IMDb for the details that make these old films more interesting.

Tyrone Power in a comedy is a rare treat! Mr. Power was truly one of the most handsome actors ever. This movie may be light in the plot, but it is a delight to watch. A wonderful fantasy! Fitz (Tyrone Power), a jaded city man, goes to Ireland where he is enchanted by a young woman (Anne Baxter). He meets a mysterious little man by a waterfall, but no one knows of the waterfall or the little man. He returns to his job and his fiancée in New York. He hires a servant for his apartment who seems vaguely familiar. And he meets the young woman again on the subway. All these circumstances combined wreak a change in Fitz. He finds what is truly valuable and important in his life.I wish this movie were out in DVD. I copied this movie the last time it was on TV, but I would love to have a DVD instead of the VHS tape. It is a shame that more of these classics are not on DVD.

I saw this movie once about 10 years ago and loved it. So, how come they never replay it for Saint Patrick's Day?It's much better than the Disney film of the same name.C'mon, TCM, let's run it this year!