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Francis Ford

Francis Ford

Actor·1881–1953·Portland, Maine, USA

8 horror credits

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.

Actor8 films

Murder, He Says

Murder, He Says

Lee - Old Townsman (uncredited)

1945
Hangover Square

Hangover Square

Ogilby - Fulham Antique Dealer (uncredited)

1945
The Climax

The Climax

Backstage Attendant (Uncredited)

1944
The Mummy's Tomb

The Mummy's Tomb

Townsman (uncredited)

1942 3.0
Frankenstein

Frankenstein

Hans (uncredited)

1931 4.4
The Silent Mystery

The Silent Mystery

Phil Kelly

1918
The Craving

The Craving

Carroll Wayles

1918
The Phantom Violin

The Phantom Violin

1914

Director3 films

The Silent Mystery

The Silent Mystery

Director

1918
The Craving

The Craving

Director

1918
The Phantom Violin

The Phantom Violin

Director

1914

Writer1 film

The Craving

The Craving

Story

1918