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    John Ford. 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, [2] and was one of the first American directors to be recognized as an auteur.

  2. www.imdb.com › name › nm0000406John Ford - IMDb

    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.

  3. May 3, 2024 · John Ford (born February 1, 1894, Cape Elizabeth, Maine, U.S.—died August 31, 1973, Palm Desert, California) was an iconic American film director, best known today for his westerns, though none of the films that won him the Academy Award for best direction— The Informer (1935), The Grapes of Wrath (1940), How Green Was My Valley (1941), and The Quiet Man (1952)—were of this genre.

  4. 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. He won six Oscars, counting (he always did) the two that he won for his WWII ...

  5. John Ford filmography. 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. [1] During this time he directed more than 140 films; however, nearly all of his silent films are lost. Born in Maine, Ford entered the filmmaking industry shortly after ...

  6. Jul 17, 2019 · John Ford (February 1, 1894 - August 31, 1973) was one of the greatest film directors of all time. He won four Best Director Academy Awards, more than any other director. He is best known for his Westerns, but multiple of his novel adaptations stand among the best films of all time.

  7. A fictionalized account of the early life of the American president as a young lawyer facing his greatest court case. Director: John Ford | Stars: Henry Fonda, Alice Brady, Marjorie Weaver, Arleen Whelan. Votes: 9,178. 9. My Darling Clementine (1946) Passed | 97 min | Drama, Romance, Western.

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