Whiskey Business Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 Saw it last night for the first time. What a charming story and movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 My wife's very favorite movie. I watch it on her birthday since she passed away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I have actually never seen it. Just clips. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwater 53393 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 2 minutes ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: I have actually never seen it. Just clips. You must put it on your primary "TO DO" list!! Many of the usual suspects in a JW movie and they ALL perform admirably!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-BAR #18287 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 We watch it every St. Patrick's day, and at other times as the spirit moves us. Me. Us. Well, you know... The supporting actors are a joy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Likely in the top two of John Wayne movies. Fantastic movie. Drama, humor, even character development. Not to mention a ton of great lines. Ah, yes... I knew your people, Sean. Your grandfather; he died in Australia, in a penal colony. And your father, he was a good man too. Well it's a nice, soft night, so I think I'll go and join me comrades and talk a little treason. G'night, Sean. Is this a courting or a donnybrook? Have the good manners not to hit the man until he's your husband and entitled to hit you back. He'll regret it till his dying day, if ever he lives that long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chili Pepper Kid, SASS #60463 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Every St. Patricks day like my old pard J-Bar says. Awesome movie. When I drink whisky, I drink whiskey an when I drink water, I drink water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt. R. Hugh Kidnme Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 51 minutes ago, Subdeacon Joe said: Likely in the top two of John Wayne movies. Fantastic movie. Drama, humor, even character development. Not to mention a ton of great lines. Ah, yes... I knew your people, Sean. Your grandfather; he died in Australia, in a penal colony. And your father, he was a good man too. Well it's a nice, soft night, so I think I'll go and join me comrades and talk a little treason. G'night, Sean. Is this a courting or a donnybrook? Have the good manners not to hit the man until he's your husband and entitled to hit you back. He'll regret it till his dying day, if ever he lives that long. SDJ, Agreed, it is a wonderful story with a myriad of wonderful performances. Makes my JW Top 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I have been faithfully married to me good wife these fifty years! But I've been in love Mary Katherine Danaher since the first time I saw the movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cat Brules Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 There is no way to just describe "The Quiet Man". It is beautiful, charming, sad, funny, joyful and pure. It is one of the best films of all time. The location scenery, costumes and color are all impeccable. Everything about this film falls into place to warm your soul. If you haven't seen it, you must absolutely do so. (i understand John Ford made "Rio Grande" in return for a promise for financial support for his dream of making "The Quiet Man".) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subdeacon Joe Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 47 minutes ago, Cat Brules, SASS #14086 said: There is no way to just describe "The Quiet Man". It is beautiful, charming, sad, funny, joyful and pure. It is one of the best films of all time. The location scenery, costumes and color are all impeccable. Everything about this film falls into place to warm your soul. If you haven't seen it, you must absolutely do so. (i understand John Ford made "Rio Grande" in return for a promise for financial support for his dream of making "The Quiet Man".) Very well said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pat Riot, SASS #13748 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I remember the first time I saw it was on a weekend John Wayne TV festival back in '88. I had a broken leg. I don't recall if I missed the line up or what but when Quiet Man came on I was miffed! "How dare they put this drama $&@% on in the middle of Westerns and War movies. What the hell is wrong with these morons!" I begrudgingly watched 'cause there was nothin' else on. Loved the movie. Excellent movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 My Favorite Movie. My Dad and I would crack open some beer and watch it together on St. Patricks Day. And we ain't even Irish. My favorite scene was Ward Bond with that lovely bamboo fly rod, trying to catch the evasive trout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I gained a new hero from that movie: Michael Oge Flynn played be Barry Fitzgerald. Perfect casting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpo Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 For them that like to read, and I know there are folks out there that don't read for pleasure, here's a PDF of the short story. I read it in high school, and loved it. http://dukefanclub.weebly.com/uploads/1/0/9/9/10994017/the_quiet_man.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 If you liked The Quiet Man, you'll probably like How Green was my Valley. No John Wayne but a John Ford movie with Maureen O'Hara. Set in a Welsh coal mining town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noz Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 My John Wayne favorite list starts with Donovan's Reef followed closely by The Quiet Man then McClintock then all the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Red River "And there's nothing you can say or do to change my mind." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus McGillicuddy Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Victor McLaglen as the brother in law, Danaher, was brilliant as usual. The perfect foil for John Wayne, all bluster and fuss to Wayne's "quiet" demeanor. What an amazing life he led. Enlisted for the Boer War and fought in WWI! Sparred with Jack Johnson! Heavyweight champion of the British Army. And still found time for a 40 year long film career. In real life I'm afraid he'd have knocked the Duke's block in that long, memorable fight scene. One of the true greats of his time. Seamus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forty Rod SASS 3935 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 32 minutes ago, Seamus McGillicuddy said: Victor McLaglen as the brother in law, Danaher, was brilliant as usual. The perfect foil for John Wayne, all bluster and fuss to Wayne's "quiet" demeanor. What an amazing life he led. Enlisted for the Boer War and fought in WWI! Sparred with Jack Johnson! Heavyweight champion of the British Army. And still found time for a 40 year long film career. In real life I'm afraid he'd have knocked the Duke's block in that long, memorable fight scene. One of the true greats of his time. Seamus. Victor McLaglen had the greatest smile of any man ever filmed. I have always longed for that smile but the best I can do is look bored. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houston CAS Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 One of John Wayne's best non-western/non-military movies. Donovan's Reef and Hatari are the other two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Del Rio Pete Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 One of my top favorite movies. Bet I've watched it at least 10 times and will probably watch it 10 more times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trailrider #896 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 4 hours ago, Forty Rod SASS 3935 said: Victor McLaglen had the greatest smile of any man ever filmed. I have always longed for that smile but the best I can do is look bored. And, of course, he played the greatest Regular sergeant of the Indian-fightin' Army . Sgt. Major Quincanon, who could outdrink and outfight any five or six men! Ah, Captain-darlin'! I take no pleasure in it! (Taking a swig from the hidden bottle in Capt. Brittles' quarters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warden Callaway Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Wee Willie Winky - another John Ford masterpiece. Shirley Temple and Victor McLaglen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskey Business Posted August 15, 2017 Author Share Posted August 15, 2017 Was feeling a bit blue and I saw this movie on tv. Buster my dog and I enjoyed it very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 I love anything with Maureen OHara Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cleburne, SASS # 39597 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 On 8/13/2017 at 7:25 PM, Subdeacon Joe said: Likely in the top two of John Wayne movies. Fantastic movie. Drama, humor, even character development. Not to mention a ton of great lines. Ah, yes... I knew your people, Sean. Your grandfather; he died in Australia, in a penal colony. And your father, he was a good man too. Well it's a nice, soft night, so I think I'll go and join me comrades and talk a little treason. G'night, Sean. Is this a courting or a donnybrook? Have the good manners not to hit the man until he's your husband and entitled to hit you back. He'll regret it till his dying day, if ever he lives that long. My favorite line is when they take a break in the fight, are standing at the bar in the pub, and the brother-in-law tells Wayne he feels fresh as a daisy and Wayne's response is "You look more like a Blackeyed Susan to me." And off they go again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 4 hours ago, Trailrider #896 said: And, of course, he played the greatest Regular sergeant of the Indian-fightin' Army . Sgt. Major Quincanon, who could outdrink and outfight any five or six men! Ah, Captain-darlin'! I take no pleasure in it! (Taking a swig from the hidden bottle in Capt. Brittles' quarters! Col. Thursday: Sgt., are you any judge of whiskey? Sgt. Mulcahy: Well Sir, some say that I am. And some say that I'm not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augustus Goodnight Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 An absolutely great movie. Of all of JW's non-western movies my favorites have always been "The Quiet Man" & "Hatari". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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