Parnell

"The Romance that rocked the foundations of an empire....now lives on the screen!"

Jun 4 1937 Approved 1h 58m
Biography, Drama, Romance

Irish politician Charles Stewart Parnell struggles to free his country from English rule, but his relationship with married Katie O'Shea threatens to ruin all his dreams of freedom.

Plot

The life of Irish politician Charles Stewart Parnell, following from 1880 onward his struggle to secure Home Rule, pursued in prison, Parliament, and elsewhere. Emphasis is on the relationship with married Katie O'Shea which threatens to bring all Parnell's plans to ruin. Moderately accurate historically.

Written by

John Van Druten, S.N. Behrman, Elsie T. Schauffler

Directed by

John M. Stahl

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Languages

English

Awards

N/A

Scores
# of Votes
582
Average Rating
5.3 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA