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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. He is regarded as one of the most important and influential filmmakers during the Golden Age of Hollywood, [3] and was one of the first American directors to be recognized as an auteur.
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.
John Ford (1894–1973) was an American film director whose career spanned from 1913 to 1971. [1] During this time he directed more than 140 films; however, nearly all of his silent films are lost.
Jun 26, 2024 · 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.
John Ford created so many classic Westerns that he began to be associated with the genre. It's interesting to note that from 1950 through 1959, he made only one Western, the classic The Searchers (1956), one of the greatest examples of the genre.
John Ford: His 35 Best films. by cafg-0 • Created 12 years ago • Modified 1 week ago. One of the greatest directors of American cinema. A master directing westerns and dramas. List activity. 4.3K views. 41 this week. Create a new list. List your movie, TV & celebrity picks. 35 titles. Sort by List order. 1. The Grapes of Wrath. 1940 2h 9m Approved.
Ford was first and foremost a great storyteller and a poetic visual artist. Famous for his trademark long shots, he knew exactly where to place the camera and his actors.
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.
John Ford is regarded by many as one of the most important and influential filmmakers in the history of cinema. His career spanned more than 50 years. In it, he directed 142 theatrical films and won four Academy Awards for his direction, more than any other director.
As one of the most influential directors in Hollywood history, John Ford was as famous for defining the Western genre as he was for his collaborations with screen icon John Wayne.
