His Family Tree(1935)
There's a kick in the name of Murphy...no matter how you spell it!
A father leaves his native Ireland and travels to America to visit the son he hasn't heard from in many years.
Movie: His Family Tree
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Bat Gilligan
Terrence 'Terry' Gilligan
His Family Tree
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A father leaves his native Ireland and travels to America to visit the son he hasn't heard from in many years.
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1935-09-29
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4.5
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There's a kick in the name of Murphy...no matter how you spell it!
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