The Rising of the Moon

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.

• John FordDirector
• Frank S. NugentScreenplay

• Tyrone PowerSelf - Host
• Noel PurcellDan O'Flaherty (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
• Cyril CusackInspector Michael Dillon (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
• Jack MacGowranMickey J., The Poitín Maker (segment 'The Majesty of the Law')
• Jimmy O'DeaPaddy Morrissey, Porter (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
• Tony QuinnAndrew Rourke, Station Master (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
• Paul FarrellJim O'Brien, Engineer (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
• Kevin CaseyFireman McTigue (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
• Maureen PotterPegeen Mallory, Barmaid (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
• May CraigMrs. Folsey (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
• Michael TrubshaweColonel Charles Frobisher (segment 'A Minute's Wait')
• Maureen ConnellMay Ann McMahon (segment 'A Minute's Wait')