"What kind of man are you at all, who doesn't believe in the little people?" No man at all, I say. I can remember watching this movie over and over around St. Patrick's Day when I was younger. I used to watch it with my grandmother, and not a year goes by that I don't think about giggling with her while watching the leprechauns dance. And then, being terrified when the banshee came. Long before I gave my salute to this day by drinking green beer with my Irish stew, it was a holiday defined by Darby O'Gill and the Little People.
Here's one of my favorite scenes:
Here's one of my favorite scenes:
Does it even come on anymore? I haven't seen it in years. I tried searching for a free full length version to include here for you, but any link to the full length feature seems to be blocked by Disney for copyright infringement. Boo! I was, however, able to find a link to the official movie on demand for $2.99. I'm excited to watch it again!
In my searches, I happened to stumble upon a BAND named Darby O'Gill, too:
In my searches, I happened to stumble upon a BAND named Darby O'Gill, too:
Now if that doesn't make you want to dance the jig and get you in the mood for St. Patty's Day, then you're done for.