![]() The problem is Mary Kate’s brother ‘Red’ Will Danaher has taken an instant disliking to Thornton and itching for a fight because Sean has bought the cottage that Danaher himself had his eye on for some time. Mary Kate Danaher (O’Hara) walking through the fields, he is immediately attracted to her and wants to marry her. On their way to buy his family cottage he reveals who he is and sees a life changing sight. Sean is picked up by Michaleen Flynn (Barry Fitzgerald, who could not be more suited or adorable in the role). He is also running away from America after accidentally killing a man in the ring and has never fought since. ![]() He is, it turns out a retired boxer and has come home to where he was born after hearing tales from his mother about the idyllic village and cottage he lived in. Sean Thornton (Wayne) is an American who steps off the train and is looking for directions to get there. The setting for this Irish tale is the tiny made up village of Inisfree (Cong, County Mayo was used to double for the make believe village) in the 1920’s. But I think the innocence and warmth this version displays is what makes the film so successful, plus who wouldn’t want to go to a place like that. Many criticize the film for giving a false and idealized portrayal of Ireland. ![]() Excluding the green dress worn by O’Hara in the graveyard scene. Green, the national colour of Ireland can apparently be seen in every shot in the movie though not on any of the actors. This is such a beautiful film the cinematography still stands up today. Something about the idyllic setting and the pairing of his greatest leading man John Wayne and his greatest leading lady Maureen O’Hara strikes gold with me. But my favourite John Ford film by far is The Quiet Man. He is most famous for films like The Searchers (1956), The Grapes of Wrath (1940), The Man who shot Liberty Valance (1962) and many many more, mostly westerns. John Ford was one of the greatest directors of all time he won 6 Academy Awards for his film-making. I think one of the most prominent reasons for my love of anything Irish is John Ford’s The Quiet Man. I have always dreamt of visiting Ireland, it is on the top of my list and this year I will get there. This review was first published in February 2014
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