

The Rising of the Moon (1957)
- NR
- 08/10/1957 (US)
- Comedy
- 1h 21m
Actually filmed in the Emerald Isle!
Overview
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.
John Ford
DirectorFrank S. Nugent
ScreenplayMichael J. McHugh
StoryLady Augusta Gregory
StoryFrank O'Connor
StoryCast

Tyrone Power
Self - Host
Noel Purcell
Dan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Cyril Cusack
Inspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Jack MacGowran
Mickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Jimmy O'Dea
Paddy Morrissey, Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait')Tony Quinn
Andrew Rourke, Station Master (segment 'A Minute's Wait')