The Rising of the Moon

    The Rising of the Moon
    1957

    Synopsis

    Three vignettes of old Irish country life, based on a series of short stories. In "The Majesty of the Law," a police officer must arrest an old-fashioned, traditional fellow for assault. The man's principles have the policeman and the whole village, including the man he slugged, sympathizing with him. "One Minute's Wait" is about a little train station and glimpses into the lives of the passengers, with a series of comic setups. The third piece, "1921," is about a condemned Irish nationalist and his daring escape.

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    Cast

    • Tyrone PowerSelf - Host
    • Noel PurcellDan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
    • Cyril CusackInspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
    • Jack MacGowranMickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
    • Jimmy O'DeaPaddy Morrissey, Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
    • Tony QuinnAndrew Rourke, Station Master (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
    • Paul FarrellJim O'Brien, Engineer (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
    • Kevin CaseyFireman McTigue (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
    • Maureen PotterPegeen Mallory, Barmaid (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
    • May CraigMrs. Folsey (segment 'A Minute's Wait')

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