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Frail Old Man
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John Brady
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Frail Old Man is played by John Brady who originally comes from The Liberties in central Dublin. John has lived and worked his
whole life in the city and was asked by director Paul Brady, his son, to play a small but significant role in the film. John represents a character of a bygone era who actually
in real life lived through the harsh times the film is set in.
He plays a poor homeless old man down in his luck. In those days there was no social welfare and if were not working or were not able to take care of yourself then you really
felt the effects of been poor and hungry. The Church was seen as the unoffical social welfare arm of the government and helped allot of the city's poor.
When Janey sees him on the street she gives him what little she has, as she realises he needs it more that her. This is one of the most powerful themes in the story.
Unfortunately on the 20th September this year John passed away. He was 70 years of age. His on set humour and charm will for ever be remembered by cast and crew alike and all who knew him.
The film Janey Mary is dedicated in his memory.
May he rest in peace.
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John Brady
1937 - 2007
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