Into the Screen

Into the Screen

Share this post

Into the Screen
Into the Screen
The Quiet Man

The Quiet Man

Anyone who thinks John Ford could only make Westerns should see this film.

William J. Barker's avatar
William J. Barker
Dec 08, 2024
∙ Paid

Share this post

Into the Screen
Into the Screen
The Quiet Man
Share

Who’s seen Steven Spielberg’s film ET?

Do you remember the scene where Elliott frees the frogs and ET is watching a movie on TV? On the TV, a man grabs a woman by the hand and sweeps her over to him and kisses her.

That scene is from John Ford’s 1953 romantic comedy The Quiet Man. Anyone who thinks John Ford could only make Westerns should see this film.

T…

Share

Keep reading with a 7-day free trial

Subscribe to Into the Screen to keep reading this post and get 7 days of free access to the full post archives.

Already a paid subscriber? Sign in
© 2025 William J. Barker
Privacy ∙ Terms ∙ Collection notice
Start writingGet the app
Substack is the home for great culture

Share