The Rising of the Moon (1957)
A series of three short stories that showcase traditional rural life in Ireland. "The Majesty of the Law" features a policeman who must detain a strongly traditional man for assault, causing the officer and the entire village, including the victim, to sympathize with the accused. "One Minute's Wait" focuses on a small train station and its passengers, highlighting humorous moments. The third story, "1921," revolves around an Irish nationalist who is facing execution and makes a daring escape. Tyrone Power introduces each story.
Books with substantial mentioning of The Rising of the Moon
| Tag Gallagher John Ford: The Man and His Films Berkeley-Los Angeles-London, 1986 |
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J.A. Place The Non-Western Films of John Ford Secaucus, NJ, 1979 |
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Dennis Belafonte with Alvin H. Marill The Films of Tyrone Power Secaucus, NJ, 1979 |
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