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Francis Ford
Portland, Maine, USA
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 fil…
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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.
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Wonder Dogs! Canine Stars of the Silent Era (1898-1928)
Movie Director
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1953
The Sun Shines Bright
Movie Feeney
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1952
Toughest Man in Arizona
Movie
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1952
The Quiet Man
Movie Dan Tobin
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1952
The Living Bible
Movie Samaritan Leper
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1951
Rim of the Wheel
Movie Mr. Dickerson
- 1951
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1950
Wagon Master
Movie Mr. Peachtree
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1949
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
Movie Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)
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1949
San Antone Ambush
Movie Major Farnsworth
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1949
Frontier Investigator
Movie Ed Garnett
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1948
3 Godfathers
Movie Drunk (uncredited)
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1948
The Far Frontier
Movie Alf Sharper
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1948
The Plunderers
Movie Barnaby
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1948
Eyes of Texas
Movie Thad Cameron
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1948
The Timber Trail
Movie Ralph Baker
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1948
Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'
Movie Race Checker / Fisherman (uncredited)
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1948
Fort Apache
Movie Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)
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1947
Bandits of Dark Canyon
Movie Horse Trader
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1947
Unconquered
Movie Frontiersman on Fort Pitt Roof (uncredited)
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1947
Driftwood
Movie Abner Green
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1947
High Tide
Movie Pop Garrow
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1947
Gunfighters
Movie Cook (uncredited)
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1947
California
Movie Jessie (uncredited)
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1946
Wake Up and Dream
Movie Old Man at Counter
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1946
My Darling Clementine
Movie Dad - Old Soldier (uncredited)
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1946
Sister Kenny
Movie Patrick O'Shea (uncredited)
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1946
Accomplice
Movie King Connors
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1946
College Queen
Movie Pop, The Janitor
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1945
Incendiary Blonde
Movie Ranch Owner (uncredited)
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1945
Wildfire
Movie Ezra Mills
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1945
The White Gorilla
Movie Mr. Stacey
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1945
Murder, He Says
Movie Lee - Old Townsman (uncredited)
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1945
Hangover Square
Movie Ogilby - Fulham Antique Dealer (uncredited)
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1945
Mom and Dad
Movie Dr. Rubin
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1944
The Princess and the Pirate
Movie Drunken Pirate (uncredited)
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1944
The Climax
Movie Backstage Attendant (Uncredited)
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1944
Home in Indiana
Movie Ed - Seated Opposite J.T. in Bar (uncredited)
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1943
The Desperadoes
Movie Hank
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1943
The Ox-Bow Incident
Movie Alva 'Dad' Hardwicke (uncredited)
