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.
Acting
Movie
Frankenstein
as Hans (uncredited)
1931
Movie
Stagecoach
as Sgt. Billy Pickett (uncredited)
1939
Movie
The Grapes of Wrath
as Migrant (uncredited)
1940
Movie
The Quiet Man
as Dan Tobin
1952
Movie
My Darling Clementine
as Dad - Old Soldier (uncredited)
1946
Movie
The Ox-Bow Incident
as Alva 'Dad' Hardwicke (uncredited)
1943
Movie
Fort Apache
as Fen - Stage Guard (uncredited)
1948
Movie
She Wore a Yellow Ribbon
as Connelly - Fort Stark Suttlers Barman (uncredited)
1949
Movie
A Star Is Born
as William Gregory (uncredited)
1937
Movie
3 Godfathers
as Drunk (uncredited)
1948
Movie
Young Mr. Lincoln
as Sam Boone (uncredited)
1939
Movie
Wagon Master
as Mr. Peachtree
1950
Movie
Drums Along the Mohawk
as Joe Boleo
1939
Movie
The Informer
as 'Judge' Flynn
1935
Movie
They Died with Their Boots On
as Veteran (uncredited)
1941
Movie
Western Union
as Eastbound Stagecoach Driver
1941
Movie
The Front Page
as Carl - Detective (uncredited)
1931
Movie
The Mummy's Tomb
as Townsman (uncredited)
1942
Movie
Hangover Square
as Ogilby - Fulham Antique Dealer (uncredited)
1945
Movie
Unconquered
as Frontiersman on Fort Pitt Roof (uncredited)
1947
Movie
Tobacco Road
1941
Movie
The Prisoner of Shark Island
as Corporal O'Toole
1936
Movie
In Old Chicago
as Driver
1938
Movie
A Free Soul
as Skid Row Drunk (uncredited)
1931
Crew
Movie
The Invaders
Director
1912
Movie
The Bandit's Wager
Director
1916
Movie
The Black Masks
Director
1913
Movie
Officer '444'
Director
1926
Movie
The Craving
Director
1918
Movie
The Mystery Of 13
Director
1919
Movie
Lash of the Whip
Writer
1924
Movie
A Study in Scarlet
Director
1914
Movie
The Post Telegrapher
Director
1912
Movie
The Trail of Hate
Director
1917
Movie
The Tornado
Story
1917
Movie
The Stampede
Director
1921