The Quiet Man

[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

[beloitpiper]

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

You know, I still haven't seen Tunes of Glory!!! Shocking, I know. I just can't find it anywhere around here (library, video store, or rental). I'll just have to Amazon it.

[majdan]

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

I read "Green Rushes" as when I was in junior high and loved it. I also love "The Quite Man". I've always had a thing for Maureen O'Hara.

Now "Tunes of Glory" is one of the greatest movies that Sir Alec G. ever made a great flim about how war effects all of use who touch it. Gordon MacKenzie is also absolutly great in this movie. If you have ever served on a battalion staff and gone through a change of command where a beloved commander is replaced by some newcommer then you will understand what is going on there.