Summaries

Three vignettes of old Irish country life, based on a series of short stories.

Three vignettes of old Irish country life, based on a series of short stories. In "The Majesty of the Law," a police officer must arrest a very old-fashioned, traditional fellow for assault. The man's principles have the policeman and the whole village, including the man he slugged, sympathizing with him. "One Minute's Wait" is about an little train station and glimpses into the lives of the passengers, with a series of comic setups. The third piece is called "1921" and is about a condemned Irish nationalist and his daring escape. Tyrone Power introduces each story.—Molly Malloy <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • portmanteau film
  • anthology film
  • based on short stories
  • omnibus film
  • collection of short films
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Release date May 16, 1957
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin Ireland
Language English
Filming locations Ireland
Production companies Four Provinces Films

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 21m
Color Black and White
Aspect ratio 1.66 : 1

Synopsis

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