Question 1

What secret did Maureen O'Hara whisper to John Wayne at the end of the film?

Accepted Answer

Maureen O'Hara whispered an unscripted line to John Wayne during the final scene, creating a genuine reaction. She insisted the exact words never be disclosed, and only she, Wayne, and director John Ford knew what was said.

Question 2

Why was director John Ford initially told to cut nine minutes from the film?

Accepted Answer

Studio executives insisted the film be under 120 minutes, claiming audiences wouldn't sit for over two hours. Ford objected, saying he'd already cut 'all the fat,' but was sent back to trim nine minutes from the 129-minute runtime.

Question 3

How did Maureen O'Hara help a paralyzed police officer who loved this movie?

Accepted Answer

After learning it was a paralyzed officer's favorite film, Maureen O'Hara visited him in New York, offered comfort, attended his baby's christening, marched in a parade for him, and supported his recovery.

Question 4

What argument occurred between Maureen O'Hara and John Ford during a windy scene?

Accepted Answer

When wind whipped O'Hara's hair across her face, Ford yelled at her to open her eyes. She retorted, 'What would a bald-headed son of a bitch know about hair lashing across his eyeballs?'

Question 5

Which major film festivals and awards recognized 'The Quiet Man'?

Accepted Answer

The film was featured at the Venice Film Festival (1952) and Berlin International Film Festival (1988), and won awards from the Academy Awards, Golden Globes, Directors Guild, Writers Guild, and National Board of Review in 1952-1953.

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