John Ford's Oscar-winning The Quiet Man, based on the story by Maurice Walsh, is one of the most popular Irish films of all time. Every aspect of the film is celebrated in this unique guide-the background, the stars, the shooting, the screenplay, the influences, and the many legends and stories that have grown up around it. Covered here are the film's shooting locations with detailed maps; a comprehensive cast and crew list, including background about the electric partnership of Maureen O'Hara and John Wayne; hundreds of previously unseen photographs taken by amateurs and professionals; and video timings of the scenes.
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Des MacHale grew up in Ireland not far from where The Quiet Man was filmed. He is the author of more than 50 books, including Wit and Kerryman Jokes.
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Des MacHale is associate professor of mathematics at University College in Cork, Ireland, and the author of over 30 books. He is famous for his defense of the joke against the politically correct, and often attends humor conferences around the world.
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The Quiet Man Book by Des MacHale,
By Michael A. Ferrill, University of Notre Dame (Notre Dame, Indiana) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Guide to the Quiet Man (Hardcover)
Des MacHale book about "The Quiet Man" movie is a book that drew its information and sources from an earlier book written in 1990, about the same subject, written by Gerry McNee, ISBN 1851583211, "In The Footsteps of The Quiet Man". MacHae's unprofessional and unkind remarks and comments in several pages through out the book about the American Actors performances demonstrates his contempt and bias feelings towards these great American Actors, (ie Ward Bond and Francis Ford). Although it contains information about this movie, it is over priced and poorly written. After all anyone can reprint information word by word concerning a movie script. It lacks depth, and historical review of several important facts about the movie and factural information about the actors, the cast and crew that played in it. It has no references and draws the majority of its information from his review of the movie viewed several hundred times. Detail and attention are lacking.
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THE QUIET MAN Movie Book...Homeric!,
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This review is from: The Complete Guide to The Quiet Man (Paperback)
John Ford's cinematic valentine to the land of his ancestors is lovingly and critically explored in this charmingly written book by Irish author-scholar Des MacHale. Widely regarded as one of Ford's masterpieces, THE QUIET MAN has pretty much captured the title of everyone's favorite Irish movie. If you're one of those fans, look no further for a magical trip back to Inisfree and Sean and Mary Kate.
MacHale traces THE QUIET MAN saga from the original story by Maurice Walsh - which is included in its entirety - to Ford's purchasing the rights in 1936, the movie's long gestation before Republic picked it up, filming in Ireland in 1951 and subsequent events. The main part of the book is a detailed and insightful scene-by-scene breakdown of the movie enlivened by MacHale's Irish wit; for instance: "If Red Will Danaher were a house, he would be a bungalow - nothing upstairs." This book simply wouldn't have been as interesting if the author hadn't been Irish himself. MacHale's knowledge of Irish history, language and culture elevates this book beyond the usual movie book, supplying, as he does, so many fascinating details that provide a back-story to the movie. Reading MacHale's book will bring a smile to your face as he discusses the many memorable scenes and characters in the movie. Wayne and O'Hara made a wonderfully real couple. Who would have thought that the crusty, cantankerous Ford could direct such gentle yet passionate scenes! Though some say Barry Fitzgerald stole the show, Maureen O'Hara's performance is incredible. And what an entrance she had! Whether you are a dyed-in-the-wool QUIET MAN fan or just a movie lover, you will want to read this book. It brings to life, like few books have, the story of a memorable movie and the talented people who helped create movie magic.
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Excellent book,
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This review is from: The Complete Guide to The Quiet Man (Paperback)
If you like the movie, you will love the book - so much information
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