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…
Movies & TV Shows
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Frankenstein (1931) — Hans (uncredited)
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Stagecoach (1939) — Sgt. Billy Pickett (uncredited)
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The Grapes of Wrath (1940) — Migrant (uncredited)
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The Quiet Man (1952) — Dan Tobin
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My Darling Clementine (1946) — Dad - Old Soldier (uncredited)
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The Ox-Bow Incident (1943) — Alva 'Dad' Hardwicke (uncredited)
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Fort Apache (1948) — Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)
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She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) — Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)
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A Star Is Born (1937) — William Gregory (uncredited)
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3 Godfathers (1948) — Drunk (uncredited)
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Young Mr. Lincoln (1939) — Sam Boone (uncredited)
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Wagon Master (1950) — Mr. Peachtree
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Drums Along the Mohawk (1939) — Joe Boleo
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The Informer (1935) — 'Judge' Flynn
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They Died with Their Boots On (1941) — Veteran (uncredited)
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Western Union (1941) — Eastbound Stagecoach Driver
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The Front Page (1931) — Carl - Detective (uncredited)
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The Mummy's Tomb (1942) — Townsman (uncredited)
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Hangover Square (1945) — Ogilby - Fulham Antique Dealer (uncredited)
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Unconquered (1947) — Frontiersman on Fort Pitt Roof (uncredited)
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The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936) — Corporal O'Toole
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Tobacco Road (1941)
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In Old Chicago (1938) — Driver
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A Free Soul (1931) — Skid Row Drunk (uncredited)
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The Sun Shines Bright (1953) — Feeney
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Possessed (1931) — Drunken Husband (uncredited)
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Abraham Lincoln (1930) — Sheridan's Aide (uncredited)
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Judge Priest (1934) — Juror No. 12
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The Climax (1944) — Backstage Attendant (Uncredited)
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Murder, He Says (1945) — Lee - Old Townsman (uncredited)
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The Desperadoes (1943) — Hank
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Charlie Chan at the Circus (1936) — John Gaines
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The Princess and the Pirate (1944) — Drunken Pirate (uncredited)
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Charlie Chan's Secret (1936) — Captain of salvage ship
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Gunfighters (1947) — Cook (uncredited)
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California (1947) — Jessie (uncredited)
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Roman Scandals (1933) — Roman Citizen (uncredited)
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Mannequin (1938) — Tim O'Rourke (Uncredited)
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Goin' to Town (1935) — Sheriff
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High Tide (1947) — Pop Garrow
Directed
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The Invaders (1912) — Director
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The Bandit's Wager (1916) — Director
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The Black Masks (1913) — Director
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Officer '444' (1926) — Director
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The Craving (1918) — Director
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The Mystery Of 13 (1919) — Director
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A Study in Scarlet (1914) — Director
- The Post Telegrapher (1912) — Director
- The Trail of Hate (1917) — Director
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The Stampede (1921) — Director
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Lash of the Whip (1924) — Director
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The Ball Player and the Bandit (1912) — Director
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Custer's Last Fight (1912) — Director
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The Adventures of Peg o' the Ring (1916) — Director
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Lucille Love: The Girl of Mystery (1914) — Director
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The Broken Coin (1915) — Director
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The Heart of Lincoln (1915) — Director
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Berlin Via America (1918) — Director
- In the Fall of '64 (1914) — Director
- His Majesty Dick Turpin (1916) — Director
- Born of the People (1916) — Director
- The Cry of Erin (1916) — Director
- The Madcap Queen of Crona (1916) — Director
- The Unexpected (1916) — Director
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Perils of the Wild (1925) — Director
- The Princely Bandit (1916) — Director
- Brennon o' the Moor (1916) — Director
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The Call of the Heart (1928) — Director
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Wolf's Trail (1927) — Director
- Mister Vampire (1916) — Director
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Cupid's Rustler (1924) — Director
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Dog Scents (1926) — Director
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The Silent Trailer (1926) — Director
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Thundering Hoofs (1922) — Director
- When Lincoln Paid (1913) — Director
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The Power God (1925) — Director
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Gold Grabbers (1922) — Director
- Behind the Mask (1916) — Director
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The Campbells Are Coming (1915) — Director
- The Great Reward (1921) — Director