Everyone knows the Duke is charismatic on screen. Pair him with Maureen O’Hara and sparks fly! John Wayne fans absolutely adore The Quiet Man, and with many a good reason—the star power of the two leads, and the third gorgeous star—Ireland, Cong Village in County Mayo, to be exact. The stunning location adds to the story of American boxer, Sean Thornton, who heads to Ireland to retire on his family land. But once there, he’s in different kind of fight—sparring for the hand of fiery redhead, Mary Kate Danaher!
Why We Like It
“John Ford took John Wayne to Ireland and the Duke slowly makes friends and gets the beautiful red headed girl. Our viewers love the chemistry of John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara.” – INSP programming team
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About the Author
Native New Yorker, Darlene Cah is a writer, actor/improvisor, and digital content specialist based in North Carolina. Her short stories have appeared in Smokelong Quarterly, Red Earth Review, Have a NYC (Anthology), Referential Magazine, and other journals. Fiction awards include Soul-Making Keats Literary Competition, Emrys Fiction Prize, Semifinalist ScreenCraft Cinematic Short Story Contest, and more. Advertising awards include Finalist Media Post Awards for email, Honorable Mention Clios, One Shows, and Andys (print). When not writing for INSP, you’ll find her on stage, backstage, or coaching improv for Shakespeare & Friends Theater Company. And, of course, playing fetch with her dog.
