
The Rising of the Moon
Comedy · Drama
Overview
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 an 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 a little train station and glimpses into the lives of the passengers, with a series of comic setups. The third piece, "1921," is about a condemned Irish nationalist and his daring escape.
Top Cast


Tyrone Power
Tyrone Power
Self - Host
Tyrone Power
Self - Host


Noel Purcell
Noel Purcell
Dan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Noel Purcell
Dan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')


Cyril Cusack
Cyril Cusack
Inspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Cyril Cusack
Inspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')


Jack MacGowran
Jack MacGowran
Mickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
Jack MacGowran
Mickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')


Jimmy O'Dea
Jimmy O'Dea
Paddy Morrissey, Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Jimmy O'Dea
Paddy Morrissey, Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Tony Quinn
Tony Quinn
Andrew Rourke, Station Master (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Tony Quinn
Andrew Rourke, Station Master (segment 'A Minute's Wait')


Paul Farrell
Paul Farrell
Jim O'Brien, Engineer (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Paul Farrell
Jim O'Brien, Engineer (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Kevin Casey
Kevin Casey
Fireman McTigue (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Kevin Casey
Fireman McTigue (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Maureen Potter
Maureen Potter
Pegeen Mallory, Barmaid (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
Maureen Potter
Pegeen Mallory, Barmaid (segment 'A Minute's Wait')


May Craig
May Craig
Mrs. Folsey (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
May Craig
Mrs. Folsey (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
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