Francis Ford (actor)

Francis Ford was a prolific American film actor, writer and director. He was the mentor and elder brother of the film director John Ford. He also appeared in many of the latters 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, on June 15, 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.

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