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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Stagecoach

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The Grapes of Wrath

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The Quiet Man

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My Darling Clementine

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The Ox-Bow Incident

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Fort Apache

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She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

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A Star Is Born

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3 Godfathers

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Young Mr. Lincoln

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Wagon Master

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Drums Along the Mohawk

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They Died with Their Boots On

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The Informer

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Unconquered

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Tobacco Road

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A Free Soul

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In Old Chicago

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Abraham Lincoln

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The Climax

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Murder, He Says

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The Desperadoes

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Charlie Chan at the Circus

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Mannequin

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California

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High Tide

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Three Faces West

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Soft Shoes

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Lash of the Whip

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Blazing the Trail

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The Campbells Are Coming

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A Study in Scarlet

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His Majesty Dick Turpin

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Taming the West

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Ridin' Thunder

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Toughest Man in Arizona

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The Silent Trailer

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The Red Rider

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A Western Girl

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The Deserter

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War on the Plains

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The Lady from Longacre

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The Great Reward

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A Roaring Adventure

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The Measure of a Man

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The Crimson Scars

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