The Rising of the Moon

The story

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.

Cast

T Tyrone PowerSelf - Host N Noel PurcellDan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law') C Cyril CusackInspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law') J Jack MacGowranMickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law') J Jimmy O'DeaPaddy Morrissey, Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait') T Tony QuinnAndrew Rourke, Station Master (segment 'A Minute's Wait') P Paul FarrellJim O'Brien, Engineer (segment 'A Minute's Wait') K Kevin CaseyFireman McTigue (segment 'A Minute's Wait') M Maureen PotterPegeen Mallory, Barmaid (segment 'A Minute's Wait') M May CraigMrs. Folsey (segment 'A Minute's Wait') M Michael TrubshaweColonel Charles Frobisher (segment 'A Minute's Wait') M Maureen ConnellMay Ann McMahon (segment 'A Minute's Wait')

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M Michael O'DuffyMahon, The Singer (segment 'A Minute's Wait') D Denis O'DeaPolice Sergeant Tom O'Hara (segment '1921') E Eileen CroweMrs. O'Hara (segment '1921') F Frank LawtonBritish Officer (segment '1921') D Donal DonnellySean Curran (segment '1921') M Maureen CusackSister Therese (segment '1921') E Edward LexyQuartermaster Sergeant (segment '1921') M Maureen DelaneyOld Woman (segment '1921') H Harold GoldblattBarney Donigan (segment 'A Minute's Wait') D Doreen MaddenSister Matthias (segment '1921') J Joseph O'DeaChief of Guards (segment '1921') G Godfrey QuigleyChristy Donigan (segment 'A Minute's Wait') A Anita Sharp-BolsterColonel Frobisher's Wife (segment 'A Minute's Wait') D Denis BrennanBlack & Tan Officer (segment '1921') J John CowleyGombeen Man (segment 'The Majesty of the Law') A Annie D'AltonMrs. Kinsella, Fisherman's Wife J J.G. DevlinMoran D Dennis FranksBlack & Tan Officer (segment '1921') M Maurice GoodConstable O'Grady E Eric GormanFestus McQuade, Neighbor J Joe HoneI.R.A. Man J John HoranBillposter D David Marlowe M Mafra McDonaghI.R.A. Man P Paddy O'DonnellRailway Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait') M Martin ThorntonSergeant (segment '1921')