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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 (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.
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".
John Ford is, arguably, The Great American Director. When Orson Welles, who repeatedly screened Ford's Stagecoach (1939) as a crash course in filmmaking before helming his first film, Citizen Kane (1941), was asked who his three favorite directors were
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.
Ford did in fact film some of the greatest westerns ever made and you will find them on this list; after all, he was John Ford and he made westerns. But there is so much more to his oeuvre....
One of the greatest directors of American cinema. A master directing westerns and dramas. List activity. 4.2K views. 36 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. 8.1 (101K) Rate. 96 Metascore.
