Word: curragh
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Dates: during 1920-1929
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...film made in Ireland by Dr. I. J. Eppel. It records with bungling artistry but unmistakable sincerity the struggle between the Irish Republican Army and the British Black-and-Tans during the bitter squabbles of 1916-22. Most interesting are pictures of the escape of 200 prisoners from Curragh Prison Camp, the burning of the Dublin Customs House, street fighting in the city. In spite of paucity of entertainment, the film holds the attention of those whose feelings are swayed by political, racial considerations...