Extract from the Gaumont British production. The Man of Aran is seen with his two companions…Mikeleen is awakened by the sounds of the rising storm. Mideleen and his mother watch the flimsy craft battling for the shore. The men leap to safety but the sea drags the curragh boat back and smashes it. Man of Aran and his family return homewards.
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ACMI Identifier
006696
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Excerpts
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Study and teaching
Crafts & Visual Arts → Arts - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Arts - Study and teaching
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Motion pictures - Study and teaching
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Sound
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Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)