Classic Films at the Ferguson: The Quiet Man (1952)

Program Type:

Arts, Movies & Performances

Age Group:

Adults

Event Details

Screening of John Ford's The Quiet Man from 1952, starring John Wayne and Maureen O'Hara.

This is the third screening in the new classic film series at the Ferguson Library. Each month we will screen a classic and noteworthy title from film history.

Not rated.

Sean Thornton (John Wayne) is an American prizefighter who swears off boxing after accidentally killing an opponent. Returning to the Irish town of his birth, he finds happiness when he falls in love with the fiery Mary Kate (Maureen O'Hara). Though he is sorely tempted to pick up the gloves against her brother, the town bully, Sean is determined not to use his fists.

Mary Kate & Sean wed but her brother refuses to pay the dowry. Sean would rather walk away than accept this challenge; even when his new wife accuses him of cowardice, Sean stands firm. But when she boards a train to leave, he is finally ready to take matters into his own hands.