The idea of The Quiet Man being a glimpse into an innocent, idyllic Ireland sends shivers up the spine as you see the constant control of the Church in character’s lives.
Maureen O'Hara is among five iconic Irish women to be featured in An Post's "Pioneering Irish Women" stamp collection released in honor of International Women's Day 2020.
Although they were never married, John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara had their own version of a love affair, keeping up a strong friendship throughout their careers.
When it premiered in the US in 1952, Irish diplomats feared that The Quiet Man would provoke riots. Instead, the Maureen O’Hara and John Wayne film became beloved in Irish American circles.
