🎬Francis Ford

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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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Recent movies

#	Name	Character	Rating
1	The Sun Shines Bright (1953)	Feeney		6
2	The Quiet Man (1952)	Dan Tobin		6.8
3	Wagon Master (1950)	Mr. Peachtree		7
4	She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949)	Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)		7
5	Fort Apache (1948)	Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)		6.4
6	3 Godfathers (1948)	Drunk (uncredited)		6
7	Unconquered (1947)	Frontiersman on Fort Pitt Roof (uncredited)		5
8	High Tide (1947)	Pop Garrow		4
9	Sister Kenny (1946)	Patrick O'Shea (uncredited)	-	-
10	My Darling Clementine (1946)	Dad - Old Soldier (uncredited)		5.5
11	Accomplice (1946)	King Connors		4
12	Hangover Square (1945)	Ogilby - Fulham Antique Dealer (uncredited)		7
13	Murder, He Says (1945)	Lee - Old Townsman (uncredited)	-	-
14	Mom and Dad (1945)	Dr. Rubin		5
15	The Climax (1944)	Backstage Attendant (Uncredited)		5
16	The Ox-Bow Incident (1943)	Alva 'Dad' Hardwicke (uncredited)		7.8
17	The Mummy's Tomb (1942)	Townsman (uncredited)		7
18	Tobacco Road (1941)	-		5.5
19	They Died with Their Boots On (1941)	Veteran (uncredited)		7
20	The Grapes of Wrath (1940)	Migrant (uncredited)		7.3
21	Young Mr. Lincoln (1939)	Sam Boone (uncredited)		5
22	Stagecoach (1939)	Sgt. Billy Pickett (uncredited)		6.3
23	The Girl of the Golden West (1938)	Miner	-	-
24	Mannequin (1938)	Tim O'Rourke (Uncredited)		6
25	In Old Chicago (1938)	Driver		6
26	A Star Is Born (1937)	William Gregory (uncredited)		6.3
27	Charlie Chan at the Circus (1936)	John Gaines	-	-
28	The Prisoner of Shark Island (1936)	Corporal O'Toole		4
29	Charlie Chan's Secret (1936)	Captain of salvage ship	-	-
30	Steamboat Round the Bend (1935)	Efe		6
31	Goin' to Town (1935)	Sheriff		5
32	The Informer (1935)	'Judge' Flynn		5
33	Charlie Chan's Courage (1934)	Hewitt	-	-
34	Judge Priest (1934)	Juror No. 12		5
35	Charlie Chan's Greatest Case (1933)	Captain Hallett	-	-
36	A Free Soul (1931)	Skid Row Drunk (uncredited)	-	-
37	Frankenstein (1931)	Hans (uncredited)		7.5
38	Possessed (1931)	Drunken Husband (uncredited)		6
39	The Front Page (1931)	Carl - Detective (uncredited)		4.5
40	The Trail of '98 (1928)	Gold Commissioner's Assistant (uncredited)		6
41	Upstream (1927)	Juggler	-	-
42	The Black Masks (1913)	Director / Writer		5