Abie's Irish Rose (1928 film)

Abie's Irish Rose (1928 film) refers to the silent film adaptation of Anne Nichols's play Abie's Irish Rose. The play, notorious for its longevity and perceived sentimentality, depicts the marriage between Abie Levy, a young Jewish man, and Rosemary Murphy, an Irish Catholic woman. The film, directed by Victor Fleming, was one of the highest-grossing silent films of its time, despite receiving generally negative critical reception, echoing the play's divisive legacy. While commercially successful, it was often criticized for its broad ethnic stereotypes and simplistic portrayal of interfaith relationships. The film stars Charles Rogers as Abie and Nancy Carroll as Rosemary. It survives in various archives, making it accessible for historical study.