The Quiet Man

[jordanjm]

My favorite part is near the end where the 2 come home arm in arm drunk after fighting.

[mbhandy]

Arn't the dirks meant to be worn on the side???

This early dirk, made throughout the 1600's, was carried in a leather sheath, usually worn in the front center, with the point dangling between the legs. It frequently had a single "by-knife," or utility knife with a five or six inch blade, carried in a pocket on the outside of the sheath. Along with a spoon, the by-knife was the Highlander's primary eating utensil. Forks did not come into common usage until the late 1600's.

From the Article:

http://www.oregonknifeclub.org/dirk.html

MrBill

[David Dalglish]

That's funny as my wife & I also watched the Quiet Man last night, it's one of John Wayne's best movies, in My opinion.

[ChattanCat]

This early dirk, made throughout the 1600's, was carried in a leather sheath, usually worn in the front center, with the point dangling between the legs. It frequently had a single "by-knife," or utility knife with a five or six inch blade, carried in a pocket on the outside of the sheath. Along with a spoon, the by-knife was the Highlander's primary eating utensil. Forks did not come into common usage until the late 1600's.

From the Article:

http://www.oregonknifeclub.org/dirk.html

MrBill

That was very interesting.
Thanks Mr. Bill

Where do you wear the dirk with a sporran?

[Gaisgeil]

Oddly enough I JUST bought this DVD because I've been trying to see this movie for about a year and after never getting the chance I just bought it instead. I'm glad I did, I loved it! Yes, stereotypical, yes, a bit disturbing in the gender equality area (or lack thereof!)

[macwilkin]

The Quiet Man is one of my all-time favourites, right next to Tunes of Glory.

btw, the author of the story, Maurice Walsh, was from Scotland:

http://www.slainte.org.uk/scotauth/walshdsw.htm

The book, "Green Rushes", which later became "The Quiet Man", is very different from John Ford's movie, but still worth perusing -- copies are available on Amazon or your library.

THE book, however, to peruse is Des McHale's "The Complete Guide to the Quiet Man" -- McHale, a university professor in Cork, Ireland, is also an officer of the Quiet Man Fan Club and has compiled an extensive bit of research on the movie, actors, settings, etc.

http://homepage.eircom.net/~carolosullivan/

btw: all of the scenes with Sean McClory, who played Owen Glynn, Hugh Forbes IRA comrade, were shot in the states, as McClory couldn't travel to Ireland with the rest of the crew -- and Hugh Forbes and Fr. Paul were both played by Maureen O'Hara's bothers -- James (Lilliburn) O'Hara and Charles Fitzsimons.

Cheers,

Todd

[RockyR]

At the horse race, the children sitting with Maureen O'Hara are John Wayne's children....

Kelly

[Ruanaidh]

'Tis indeed a great movie.

[Streetcar]

One of my favorites also.

In fact, I made it required viewing for a show I just finished up with.
(shameless plug - http://www.wingitpresents.com/wake/aboutwake.html)

[Braveheart88]

The Quiet Man pwns!!!

This probably sounds weird coming from someone as young as me, but after the eighties Hollywood went into the toilet for the most part. No actor today can even hope to compare to John Wayne, Humphrey Bogart, etc., etc, etc.!