A Night of Storytelling (1935)

A Night of Storytelling (1935) poster

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.

Director: Robert Flaherty
Genre: Documentary, Drama
Runtime: 11 min
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Cast

Cinematography: Robert Flaherty
Editing: John Monck
Production: Gainsborough Pictures
Country: Ireland, United Kingdom
Language: Gaeilge
Original Language: ga

Keywords

gaeilge, gaeltacht, gaelic

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is A Night of Storytelling about?
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.
Who directed A Night of Storytelling?
A Night of Storytelling was directed by Robert Flaherty.
Who stars in A Night of Storytelling?
A Night of Storytelling stars Seáinín Tom Ó Dioráin, Maggie Dirrane, Michael Dirrane, Colman 'Tiger' King, Patch 'Red Beard' Ruadh.
How long is A Night of Storytelling?
A Night of Storytelling has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
What genre is A Night of Storytelling?
A Night of Storytelling is a Documentary, Drama film.
Where was A Night of Storytelling produced?
A Night of Storytelling was produced in Ireland, United Kingdom.