The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
1962
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John Martin Feeney (February 1, 1894 – August 31, 1973), known professionally as John Ford, was an American film director and producer.
John Ford. Director: The Quiet Man. John Ford came to Hollywood following one of his brothers, an actor. Asked what brought him to Hollywood, he replied "the train". He became one of the most respected directors in the business, in spite of being known for his westerns, which were not considered "serious" film.
- January 1, 1
- Cape Elizabeth, Maine, USA
- January 1, 1
- Palm Desert, California, USA
John Ford with portrait and Academy Award, circa 1946. John Ford (1894–1973) was an American film director whose career spanned from 1913 to 1971. During this time he directed more than 140 films; however, nearly all of his silent films are lost.
YearTitleProducer1917With Jean Hathaway; two reels. Ford's ...1917Two reels; lost .1917Two reels; lost .1917The Soul Herder (aka The Sky Pilot)With Harry Carey, Molly Malone, Hoot ...6 days ago · John Ford, iconic American film director, best known today for his westerns, though none of the four films that won him Oscars were of this genre. Because of their popularity and his skill, Ford’s films had a powerful influence on Americans’ conception of their own history and values.
Learn about the life and career of John Ford, one of the most respected and influential directors in Hollywood history. He won six Oscars, made classics like Stagecoach and The Grapes of Wrath, and was a master of the Western genre.
- February 1, 1894
- August 31, 1973
A tribute to the legendary Hollywood director who made westerns and more, with a focus on his themes of family, community and the American West. See the list of his best films, from The Grapes of Wrath to The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance, and learn about his cinematic style and legacy.
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Sep 1, 1973 · John Ford, one of the greatest directors the American motion‐picture industry has produced, died of cancer yesterday at his home in Palm Desert, Calif. He was 78 years old.
