Documentary ·Drama · Ireland · 1935 · 11m

A Night of Storytelling

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Director
Robert Flaherty
Cast
Seáinín Tom Ó Dioráin as Maggie Dirrane as Michael Dirrane as Colman 'Tiger' King as Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh as
Crew
Robert Flaherty — Director of Photography John Monck — Editor
Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Robert Flaherty Director Robert Flaherty Director of Photography John Monck Editor
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