The Callahans and the Murphys
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| Directed by | George W. Hill |
| Written by | Frances Marion Ralph Spence |
| Based on | The Callahans and the Murphys by Kathleen Norris |
| Produced by | Eddie Mannix |
| Starring | Marie Dressler Polly Moran Sally O'Neil |
| Cinematography | Ira H. Morgan |
| Edited by | Hugh Wynn |
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| Distributed by | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
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Running time | 70 minutes / 66 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent (English intertitles) |
The Callahans and the Murphys is a 1927 American silent comedy film directed by George W. Hill. The film was based on a novel by Kathleen Norris, and was the first of several MGM films to star Marie Dressler and Polly Moran. The film was released on June 18, 1927, but subsequently withdrawn from distribution by MGM after protests were lodged by Irish-American organizations.