Macushla

The film centers on the Muldoon family, who live in a village on the Ulster border during a time of heightened tensions. Pamela Wood plays the daughter, who finds herself in a romantic relationship with border guard Lian Gaffney. Their budding romance is complicated when her brother, played by Max Adrian, is identified as a rebel and is apprehended by the guards. The story unfolds as he manages to escape after a dramatic moment where he saves Gaffney's life.

Macushla was released in the US in 1940, coinciding with a campaign in Ireland aimed at stopping the smuggling of munitions across the border. The film's historical context and its exploration of personal relationships against the backdrop of political strife make it notable for collectors interested in period dramas and Irish cinema.