Horror-fantasy spoof: Brady has spent his days trying to outsmart the leprechauns and learn the secret of their wealth.

Drawing on films such as Darby O'Gill and The Little People and Finian's Rainbow, this short sends up traditional Irish stereotypes, combining the legends of the 'fairy folk'  with the trademark , B-movie  stylings of The Spence Brothers. The result? A pot of comedy-horror gold and World Amateur Film of The Year winner.
 

Twin brothers Roy and Noel Spence have been making films like this for over fifty years; with subjects including crafty leprechauns, creatures from outer space, fifties rock 'n' rollers and the undead. You can enjoy many of these fantastical creations on BFI player. This film is courtesy of Roy Spence and is held in the Irish Film Archive.

Digitised as part of Unlocking Film Heritage.

A Gothic Films production.

Written and Directed by Roy Spence

Produced by Roy and Noel Spence.

Starring: Norman Smith, Wilfred Pyper

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