Review of The Quiet Man (1952) by Elizabeth S — 24 Dec 2007

This is the movie that made me love John Wayne. Funny, funny, funny and gorgeously shot. Great fight scene, too (complete with midway beer stop).

This review of The Quiet Man (1952) was written by Elizabeth S on 24 Dec 2007.

The Quiet Man has generally received very positive reviews.

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