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Francis Ford

Known for: Acting

Born 12/08/1881

Died 1953-09-05

Place of birth 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 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

Series ★ 5,3

The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok

1951

Film ★ 7,5

Frankenstein

Hans (uncredited)

1931

Film ★ 7,6

Stagecoach

Sgt. Billy Pickett (uncredited)

1939

Film ★ 6,8

3 Godfathers

Drunk (uncredited)

1948

Film ★ 7,0

Fort Apache

Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)

1948

Film ★ 7,8

The Grapes of Wrath

Migrant (uncredited)

1940

Film ★ 7,5

My Darling Clementine

Dad - Old Soldier (uncredited)

1946

Film ★ 7,3

The Quiet Man

Dan Tobin

1952

Film ★ 6,9

She Wore a Yellow Ribbon

Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)

1949

Film ★ 6,5

Unconquered

Frontiersman on Fort Pitt Roof (uncredited)

1947

Film ★ 6,7

They Died with Their Boots On

Veteran (uncredited)

1941

Film ★ 6,0

Western Union

Eastbound Stagecoach Driver

1941

Film ★ 7,0

Possessed

Drunken Husband (uncredited)

1931

Film ★ 7,2

Young Mr. Lincoln

Sam Boone (uncredited)

1939

Film ★ 6,7

Wagon Master

Mr. Peachtree

1950

Film ★ 7,2

A Star Is Born

William Gregory (uncredited)

1937

Film ★ 7,7

The Ox-Bow Incident

Alva 'Dad' Hardwicke (uncredited)

1943

Film ★ 6,7

In Old Chicago

Driver

1938

Film ★ 6,9

The Princess and the Pirate

Drunken Pirate (uncredited)

1944

Film ★ 6,5

Drums Along the Mohawk

Joe Boleo

1939

Film ★ 5,5

Abraham Lincoln

Sheridan's Aide (uncredited)

1930

Film ★ 6,8

The Informer

'Judge' Flynn

1935

Film ★ 7,0

Hangover Square

Ogilby - Fulham Antique Dealer (uncredited)

1945

Film ★ 6,5

The Front Page

Carl - Detective (uncredited)

1931

Film ★ 6,8

California

Jessie (uncredited)

1947

Film ★ 6,9

The Prisoner of Shark Island

Corporal O'Toole

1936

Film ★ 6,8

Driftwood

Abner Green

1947

Film ★ 5,7

Gunfighters

Cook (uncredited)

1947

Film ★ 6,8

Tobacco Road

1941

Film ★ 6,5

The Sun Shines Bright

Feeney

1953

Film ★ 5,5

Air Mail

Passenger Who'll Die on a Train (uncredited)

1932

Film ★ 5,9

The Desperadoes

Hank

1943

Film ★ 6,3

Action

Soda Water Manning

1921

Film ★ 7,0

Speed Cop

The Silk Thief

1926

Film ★ 6,9

Sister Kenny

Patrick O'Shea (uncredited)

1946

Film ★ 5,9

Roman Scandals

Roman Citizen (uncredited)

1933

Film ★ 8,0

King of the Mounties

Zeke Collins (Ch. 4)

1942

Film ★ 5,5

The Climax

Backstage Attendant (Uncredited)

1944

Film ★ 5,1

Incendiary Blonde

Ranch Owner (uncredited)

1945

Film ★ 10,0

Checkers

Daniel Snodgrass

1937

Film ★ 8,0

Thundering Hoofs

Daddy Bill / 'Colonel' Bill

1922

Film ★ 5,1

Slave Ship

Scraps

1937

Film ★ 6,1

A Free Soul

Skid Row Drunk (uncredited)

1931

Film ★ 4,8

The Last Train from Madrid

Pedro Elias (uncredited)

1937

Film ★ 8,0

Officer '444'

Fire Chief

1926

Film ★ 7,0

Toughest Man in Arizona

1952

Film ★ 7,0

Eyes of Texas

Thad Cameron

1948

Film ★ 7,0

Ridin' Thunder

Frank Douglas

1925

Film ★ 5,5

The Mummy's Tomb

Townsman (uncredited)

1942

Film ★ 6,8

Uncle Tom's Cabin

Captain (uncredited)

1927

Film ★ 5,3

Geronimo

Scout

1939

Film ★ 6,6

The Texans

Uncle Dud

1938

Film ★ 5,7

The Plough and the Stars

Old Man (uncredited)

1936

Film ★ 7,1

Pilgrimage

Mayor Elmer Briggs

1933

Film ★ 6,1

The Plunderers

Barnaby

1948

Film ★ 5,5

South of Pago Pago

Foster

1940

Film ★ 5,9

The World Moves On

Legionaire in Trench

1934

Film ★ 5,3

The Girl of the Golden West

Miner

1938

Film ★ 5,7

Three Faces West

Farmer Bill, with Higgins

1940

Film ★ 6,4

Judge Priest

Juror No. 12

1934

Film ★ 5,8

Accomplice

King Connors

1946

Film ★ 9,0

The Impatient Maiden

Insane Asylum Warden (uncredited)

1932

Film ★ 9,0

Sins of Man

Town Drunk

1936

Film ★ 9,0

College Queen

Pop, The Janitor

1946

Film ★ 6,7

Doctor Bull

Mr. Herring

1933

Film ★ 6,8

Murder, He Says

Lee - Old Townsman (uncredited)

1945

Film ★ 6,4

Viva Cisco Kid

Proprietor

1940

Film ★ 5,2

Kentucky Moonshine

Grandpa Hatfield

1938

Film ★ 6,0

Mannequin

Tim O'Rourke (Uncredited)

1938

Film ★ 5,1

The Bandit's Wager

Nan's Brother / The Bandit

1916

Film ★ 7,0

Gentle Julia

Tubbs, Fish Peddler

1936

Film ★ 4,5

The White Gorilla

Mr. Stacey

1945

Film ★ 8,0

The Arizonian

Mayor Ed Comstock

1935

Film ★ 7,5

Little Miss Nobody

Detective

1936

Film ★ 5,9

The Black Watch

MacGregor (uncredited)

1929

Film ★ 7,3

Feudin', Fussin' and A-Fightin'

Race Checker / Fisherman (uncredited)

1948

Film ★ 6,0

Lucky Cisco Kid

Court Clerk

1940

Film ★ 7,0

Paddy O'Day

Immigration Officer Tom McGuire

1936

Film ★ 6,1

The Trail of '98

Gold Commissioner's Assistant (uncredited)

1928

Film ★ 5,6

Goin' to Town

Sheriff

1935

Film ★ 5,3

Bad Lands

Charlie Garth

1939

Film ★ 7,5

Steamboat Round the Bend

Efe

1935

Film ★ 6,1

The Loves of Edgar Allan Poe

Tavern Keeper

1942

Film ★ 8,7

Charlie Chan's Courage

Hewitt

1934

Film ★ 4,7

Romance of the Rio Grande

Stagecoach Driver

1941

Film ★ 6,0

High Tide

Pop Garrow

1947

Film ★ 5,9

Home in Indiana

Ed - Seated Opposite J.T. in Bar (uncredited)

1944

Film ★ 7,0

Paris in Spring

Drunken Peasant

1935

Film ★ 7,0

San Antone Ambush

Major Farnsworth

1949

Film ★ 7,0

Riders of the Purple Sage

Inebriated Courtroom Spectator

1941

Film ★ 10,0

Outlaws of Pine Ridge

Bartender

1942

Film ★ 8,0

Charlie Chan's Greatest Case

Captain Hallett

1933

Film ★ 6,4

Charlie Chan at the Circus

John Gaines

1936

Film ★ 9,0

The Mounted Stranger

'Spider' Coy

1930

Film ★ 6,0

Lucille Love: The Girl of Mystery

Hugo Loubeque

1914

Film ★ 9,0

Berlin Via America

Phil Kelly

1918

Film ★ 6,5

This Is the Life

Sticky Jones

1935

Film ★ 6,3

Heroes of the West

Cavalry Captain

1932

Film ★ 7,0

The Heart of Maryland

Jefferson Davis

1927

Film ★ 6,0

Hearts of Oak

1924

Film ★ 5,3

Seas Beneath

Eric - Captain of Trawler (uncredited)

1931

Film ★ 10,0

The Timber Trail

Ralph Baker

1948

Film ★ 7,0

Charlie Chan's Secret

Captain of salvage ship

1936

Film ★ 10,0

Smoky

Horse Buyer

1933

Film ★ 5,3

The Village Blacksmith

Asa Martin

1922

Film ★ 6,0

Mister Antonio

Bit Role (uncredited)

1929

Film ★ 6,5

Gordon of Ghost City

Jim Carmody

1933

Film ★ 10,0

The Great Reward

The American Adventurer

1921