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Francis Ford

Francis Ford

Acting

Biography

From Wikipedia Francis Ford (born Francis Feeney, August 14, 1881 – September 5, 1953) was a prolific film actor, writer, and director. He was the mentor and elder brother of film director John Ford. He also appeared in many of John Ford's movies, including Young Mr. Lincoln and The Quiet Man. Francis Ford was born in Portland, Maine. He was the son of John A. Feeney, who was born in the village of Spiddal, County Galway, Ireland in 1854. By 1878, John had moved to Portland, Maine and opened a saloon, at 42 Center Street, that used a false front to pose as grocery store. John opened four others in following years. After service in the infantry in the Spanish-American War, Francis left home. He drifted into the film business in New York City, working for David Horsley, Al Christie, and the Star Film Company's San Antonio operation under Gaston Méliès. He adopted the name Ford from the automobile. From San Antonio Francis began his Hollywood career working for Thomas H. Ince at Ince's Bison studio, directing and appearing in westerns. Francis Ford's younger brother, John M. Feeney, was a successful fullback and defensive tackle on a Portland High state championship football team, nicknamed "Bull". In 1914 Bull followed Francis to Hollywood, changed his name to John Ford and would eventually surpass his elder brother's considerable reputation. Francis Ford's son, Philip Ford, was also a film actor/director.

Filmography Movies

Acting

Poster for Stagecoach
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Stagecoach

7.6(1.2K)
Stagecoach
Sgt. Billy Pickett (uncredited)
Poster for The Grapes of Wrath
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The Grapes of Wrath

7.8(1.1K)
The Grapes of Wrath
Migrant (uncredited)
Poster for The Quiet Man
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The Quiet Man

7.3(0.6K)
The Quiet Man
Dan Tobin
Poster for College Queen
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College Queen

9.0(0.0K)
College Queen
Pop, The Janitor
Poster for The Princess and the Pirate
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The Princess and the Pirate

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The Princess and the Pirate
Drunken Pirate (uncredited)
Poster for Judge Priest
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Judge Priest

6.5(0.0K)
Judge Priest
Juror No. 12
Poster for A Star Is Born
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A Star Is Born

7.2(0.2K)
A Star Is Born
William Gregory (uncredited)
Poster for The Jade Box
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The Jade Box

6.0(0.0K)
The Jade Box
Martin Morgan
Poster for Mannequin
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Mannequin

6.0(0.0K)
Mannequin
Tim O'Rourke (Uncredited)
Mister VampireMOVIE
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Mister Vampire

8.0(0.0K)
Mister Vampire
The Vampire Man

Production

Poster for The Avenging Trail
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The Avenging Trail

The Avenging Trail
Director
Poster for The Chinatown Mystery
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The Chinatown Mystery

9.0(0.0K)
The Chinatown Mystery
Writer
Poster for The Ball Player and the Bandit
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The Ball Player and the Bandit

5.0(0.0K)
The Ball Player and the Bandit
Director
Poster for The Invaders
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The Invaders

5.5(0.0K)
The Invaders
Director
Poster for Officer '444'
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Officer '444'

8.0(0.0K)
Officer '444'
Director
Poster for Custer's Last Fight
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Custer's Last Fight

6.0(0.0K)
Custer's Last Fight
Director
Poster for The Adventures of Peg o' the Ring
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The Adventures of Peg o' the Ring

The Adventures of Peg o' the Ring
Director
Poster for Lucille Love: The Girl of Mystery
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Lucille Love: The Girl of Mystery

6.0(0.0K)
Lucille Love: The Girl of Mystery
Director
Poster for The Broken Coin
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The Broken Coin

6.0(0.0K)
The Broken Coin
Director
Poster for The Vault of Mystery
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The Vault of Mystery

The Vault of Mystery
Director

Gallery

Francis Ford portrait
Francis Ford portrait
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