Movie: A Night of Storytelling

Top 5 Billed Cast

Seáinín Tom Ó Dioráin
Seáinín Tom Ó Dioráin

Maggie Dirrane
Maggie Dirrane

Michael Dirrane
Michael Dirrane

Colman 'Tiger' King
Colman 'Tiger' King

Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh
Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh

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    A well known storyteller, Tomas O' Diorain tells tales of the sea around a fire in an old Irish cottage. His storytelling is juxtaposed with images of the sea. This film, thought lost was rediscovered by Houghton Library curators during a cataloging update in 2013.

  • Release Date

    1935-03-17

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    6

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    Gaeilge
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