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Frank Ryan (1907 - 1948) was an American writer and director of films, best known for his films with Deanna Durbin. In 1942 he was given a producer-director-writer contract at Universal. [1]
Filmmaker Des Bell and historian Fearghal McGarry outline the challenges and pitfalls involved in their collaboration on a TG4-commissioned documentary film on the life of Frank Ryan. Irish history remains an ideological minefield although it's unclear if the historian is a bomb disposal operative or a sapper laying mines.
Filming Major Ryan Filmmaker Des Bell and historian Fearghal McGarry outline the challenges and pitfalls involved in their collaboration on a TG4-commissioned documentary film on the life of Frank Ryan.
Feb 16, 2012 · Frank Ryan fought in the Irish and Spanish civil wars but became a Hitler stooge. A new film tells his story, says Richard Fitzpatrick.
Aug 20, 2014 · An Irish-language version, Duchéist Frank Ryan, was broadcast by TG4 in April 2014. 3. Several film-makers have been attracted to Ryan's story, in part because of its tragic elements, but also because of the enigmatic nature of Ryan's motivations.
Who was Frank Ryan? Why does he remain such a compelling figure in Irish history? Does he deserve his reputation as one of the leading figures of the Irish republican left or has his legacy been compromised by his links with Nazi Germany? Ryan's biographer, Fearghal McGarry, considers the evidence.
Frank Ryan. Frank Ryan may refer to: Frank Ryan (cricketer) (1888–1954), English cricketer. Frank Ryan (sportscaster) (1899–1961), publicity director and sports announcer. Frank Ryan (tenor) (1900–1965), Irish opera singer.
