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<html> <head> <title>John Ford</title> <meta name="googlebot" content="noodp"> <meta name="robots" content="noodp"> <link rel="apple-touch-icon-precomposed" href="/silly-nndb-icon.png" /><style type="text/css"> <!-- .fotmbar { color: #FFFFFF; text-decoration: none} .fotmbar:hover { color: #FFFFFF; text-decoration: underline} .newslink { color: #000000; text-decoration: none} .newslink:hover { color: #000000; text-decoration: none} .proflink { color: #000000; text-decoration: none} .proflink:hover { color: blue; text-decoration: underline} .b1f, .b2f, .b3f, .b4f {font-size:1px; overflow:hidden; display:block;} .b1f {height:1px; background:#e6e6e6; margin:0 5px;} .b2f {height:1px; background:#e6e6e6; margin:0 3px;} .b3f {height:1px; background:#e6e6e6; margin:0 2px;} .b4f {height:2px; background:#e6e6e6; margin:0 1px;} .contentf {background: #e6e6e6; padding: 2px; } .contentf div {margin-left: 5px;} --> </style></head> <body bgcolor=#ffffff> <center> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr><td valign=top><table width=550 cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0><tr><td bgcolor=white><table width="100%" cellpadding="4" cellspacing="0" background="/nndb.gif"> <tr> <td rowspan="2" align="left" valign="top"><a href="http://www.nndb.com/"><img src="/title.gif" width="260" height="50" border=0 alt="NNDB"></a></td> <td><table width="100%" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="6"> <tr align="center"> <td width="25%" nowrap><b><font size="-1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">This is a beta version of NNDB</font></b></td> </tr> </table></td> </tr> <tr> <td align="right" valign="middle"><b><font size="-1" face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"> <form action="http://search.nndb.com/search/nndb.cgi" method="get"> <input type="hidden" name="nndb" value="1"></input> <nobr>Search: <select name="omenu"> <option value="unspecified" selected>All Names</option> <option value="living">Living people</option> <option value="dead">Dead people</option> <option value="bands">Band Names</option> <option value="books">Book Titles</option> <option value="movies">Movie Titles</option> <option value="fulltext">Full Text</option> </select> for <input name="query" value="" size=24 maxlength=96> <input type=submit value="Search"> </font></b></nobr></form></td> </tr> </table> <!-- COPYRIGHT (C) 2008 SOYLENT COMMUNICATIONS --> <!-- ALL RIGHTS RESERVED --> <!-- NO PART OF THIS WEBSITE MAY BE REPRODUCED WITHOUT WRITTEN PERMISSION --> <!-- OF SOYLENT COMMUNICATIONS (ON THE WEB, IN PRINT, OR OTHERWISE) --> <!-- --> <!-- SOYLENT COMMUNICATIONS --> <!-- PO BOX 4436, MOUNTAIN VIEW CA 94040 USA --> </td></tr><tr><td bgcolor=red height=2></td></tr><map name=fool><area coords="102,0,240,14" href="/people/458/000032362/bibliography/" alt="bibliography"></map><tr bgcolor=F0F0F0><td bgcolor=F0F0F0 style="padding: 0px 15px 15px 15px;"><img src="/red-profile-2.gif" align="right" height=15 width=240 border=0 usemap=#fool><br clear="all"><table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 width=100%><tr><td bgcolor=F0F0F0><font size=+3 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif"><b>John Ford</b></font><p><img src="john-ford-85.jpg" height=289 width=227 align=right hspace=10 vspace=10 alt="John Ford"><b>AKA</b> John Martin Feeney<p><b>Born:</b> <a href="/lists/549/000106231/" class=proflink>1-Feb</a>-<a href="/lists/893/000105578/" class=proflink>1894</a><br><b>Birthplace:</b> Cape Elizabeth, ME<br><b>Died:</b> <a href="/lists/130/000106809/" class=proflink>31-Aug</a>-<a href="/lists/483/000106165/" class=proflink>1973</a><br><b>Location of death:</b> <a href="/geo/689/000071476/" class=proflink>Palm Desert, CA</a><br><b>Cause of death:</b> <a href="/lists/355/000069148/" class=proflink>Cancer - Stomach</a><br><b>Remains:</b> Buried, <a href="/cemetery/682/000208058/" class="proflink">Holy Cross Cemetery, Culver City, CA</a><br><p><b>Gender:</b> Male<br><b>Religion:</b> <a href="/lists/758/000094476/" class=proflink>Roman Catholic</a><br><b>Race or Ethnicity:</b> White<br><b>Sexual orientation:</b> <a href="/lists/244/000069037/" class=proflink>Bisexual</a><br><b>Occupation:</b> <a href="/lists/166/000068959/" class=proflink>Film Director</a><p><b>Nationality:</b> United States<br><b>Executive summary:</b> <i>How Green Was My Valley</i><p><b>Military service:</b> US Navy<p>From <a href="/people/858/000022792/">Maureen O'Hara</a>'s autobiography: <p> <blockquote> I went to Ford's office to show him the revised sketches for my wardrobe. My arms full of the sketches, I walked into his office without knocking and could hardly believe my eyes. Ford had his arms around another man and was kissing him. I was shocked and speechless. I quickly dropped the sketches on the floor, then knelt down to pick them up. I fumbled around slowly and kept my head down. I took my time so they could part and compose themselves. They were on opposite sides of the room in a flash. The gentleman Ford was with was one of the most famous leading men in the picture business. He addressed a few pleasantries to me, which were forced and awkward, then quickly left. Ford and I went on with our business. Not a word was said, and I played it out as if I hadn't seen a thing. <p> Later, that actor approached me and asked, "Why didn't you tell me John Ford was homosexual?" I answered, "How could I tell you something I knew nothing about?" </blockquote> <p><b>Brother:</b> Frank A. Ford<br><b>Brother:</b> Edward O'Fearna<br><b>Wife:</b> Mary McBride Smith (m. 3-Jul-1920)<br><b>Daughter:</b> Barbara Ford (film industry, b. 16-Dec-1922, d. 27-Jun-1985)<br><b>Son:</b> Patrick Ford (film producer)<br><b>Brother:</b> Francis Ford (film director, b. 14-Aug-1881, d. 5-Sep-1953)<br><b>Mistress:</b> <a href="/people/775/000023706/">Katharine Hepburn</a> (mid-1930s)<br><p> <a href="/org/977/000353915/">Hollywood Anti-Nazi League</a> <br> <a href="/honors/469/000032373/">American Film Institute Life Achievement Award</a> 1973<br> <a href="/honors/510/000032414/">Oscar for Best Director</a> 1936 for <i>The Informer</i><br> <a href="/honors/510/000032414/">Oscar for Best Director</a> 1941 for <i>The Grapes of Wrath</i><br> <a href="/honors/510/000032414/">Oscar for Best Director</a> 1942 for <i>How Green Was My Valley</i><br> <a href="/honors/510/000032414/">Oscar for Best Director</a> 1953 for <i>The Quiet Man</i><br> <a href="/event/957/000347913/">Shrapnel Injury</a> <br> <a href="/event/221/000218564/">Cholecystectomy</a> (1954)<br> <a href="/lists/936/000043807/">Irish Ancestry</a> <br> Risk Factors: <a href="/lists/778/000064586/">Smoking</a>, <a href="/lists/780/000064588/">Alcoholism</a><br> <p> <font size=-2 face="Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif">FILMOGRAPHY AS DIRECTOR</font><br> <a href="/films/007/000067803/">7 Women (4-May-1966)</a> <br> <a href="/films/838/000066640/">Cheyenne Autumn (3-Oct-1964)</a> <br> <a href="/films/883/000061700/">Donovan's Reef (12-Jun-1963)</a> <br> <a href="/films/375/000034273/">How the West Was Won (1-Nov-1962)</a> <br> <a href="/films/310/000037199/">The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (22-Apr-1962)</a> <br> <a href="/films/358/000065163/">Two Rode Together (26-Jul-1961)</a> <br> <a href="/films/357/000065162/">Sergeant Rutledge (18-May-1960)</a> <br> <a href="/films/893/000061710/">The Horse Soldiers (12-Jun-1959)</a> <br> <a href="/films/708/000035603/">The Last Hurrah (24-Oct-1958)</a> <br> <a href="/films/553/000254788/">Gideon of Scotland Yard (25-Mar-1958)</a> <br> <a href="/films/151/000259371/">The Rising of the Moon (10-Aug-1957)</a> <br> <a href="/films/277/000065082/">The Wings of Eagles (22-Feb-1957)</a> <br> <a href="/films/021/000036910/">The Searchers (13-Mar-1956)</a> <br> <a href="/films/282/000037171/">Mister Roberts (30-Jul-1955)</a> <br> <a href="/films/362/000065167/">The Long Gray Line (9-Feb-1955)</a> <br> <a href="/films/775/000033676/">Mogambo (9-Oct-1953)</a> <br> <a href="/films/825/000091552/">The Sun Shines Bright (2-May-1953)</a> <br> <a href="/films/989/000037878/">What Price Glory (22-Aug-1952)</a> <br> <a href="/films/746/000033647/">The Quiet Man (21-Jul-1952)</a> <br> <a href="/films/745/000033646/">Rio Grande (15-Nov-1950)</a> <br> <a href="/films/759/000066561/">Wagon Master (19-Apr-1950)</a> <br> <a href="/films/955/000203346/">When Willie Comes Marching Home (17-Feb-1950)</a> <br> <a href="/films/416/000043287/">She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (22-Oct-1949)</a> <br> <a href="/films/442/000063253/">3 Godfathers (1-Dec-1948)</a> <br> <a href="/films/544/000061361/">Fort Apache (9-Mar-1948)</a> <br> <a href="/films/214/000038100/">The Fugitive (3-Nov-1947)</a> <br> <a href="/films/247/000035142/">My Darling Clementine (3-Dec-1946)</a> <br> <a href="/films/302/000033203/">They Were Expendable (20-Dec-1945)</a> <br> <a href="/films/753/000383601/">December 7th (1943)</a> <br> <a href="/films/663/000035558/">How Green Was My Valley (28-Oct-1941)</a> <br> <a href="/films/347/000037236/">Tobacco Road (20-Feb-1941)</a> <br> <a href="/films/021/000038904/">The Long Voyage Home (8-Oct-1940)</a> <br> <a href="/films/302/000037191/">The Grapes of Wrath (15-Mar-1940)</a> <br> <a href="/films/023/000036912/">Drums Along the Mohawk (3-Nov-1939)</a> <br> <a href="/films/464/000037353/">Young Mr. Lincoln (30-May-1939)</a> <br> <a href="/films/311/000037200/">Stagecoach (15-Feb-1939)</a> <br> <a href="/films/068/000260285/">Submarine Patrol (25-Nov-1938)</a> <br> <a href="/films/379/000254614/">Four Men and a Prayer (29-Apr-1938)</a> <br> <a href="/films/917/000067716/">The Hurricane (9-Nov-1937)</a> <br> <a href="/films/317/000079080/">Wee Willie Winkie (30-Jul-1937)</a> <br> <a href="/films/631/000258854/">The Plough and the Stars (26-Dec-1936)</a> <br> <a href="/films/733/000038619/">Mary of Scotland (28-Jul-1936)</a> <br> <a href="/films/293/000079056/">The Prisoner of Shark Island (12-Feb-1936)</a> <br> <a href="/films/529/000092253/">Steamboat Round The Bend (6-Sep-1935)</a> <br> <a href="/films/207/000038093/">The Informer (1-May-1935)</a> <br> <a href="/films/815/000038701/">The Whole Town's Talking (22-Feb-1935)</a> <br> <a href="/films/072/000067868/">Judge Priest (5-Oct-1934)</a> <br> <a href="/films/335/000261549/">The World Moves On (27-Jun-1934)</a> <br> <a href="/films/887/000067686/">The Lost Patrol (16-Feb-1934)</a> <br> <a href="/films/917/000121554/">Doctor Bull (22-Sep-1933)</a> <br> <a href="/films/919/000121556/">Pilgrimage (12-Jul-1933)</a> <br> <a href="/films/299/000233597/">Air Mail (3-Nov-1932)</a> <br> <a href="/films/908/000078674/">Arrowsmith (7-Dec-1931)</a> <br> <a href="/films/770/000266969/">Seas Beneath (30-Jan-1931)</a> <br> <a href="/films/627/000110297/">Up the River (10-Oct-1930)</a> <br> <a href="/films/567/000269757/">Born Reckless (11-May-1930)</a> <br> <a href="/films/398/000256627/">The Black Watch (8-May-1929)</a> <br> <a href="/films/374/000134969/">Four Sons (13-Feb-1928)</a> <br> <a href="/films/474/000260691/">3 Bad Men (28-Aug-1926)</a> <br> <a href="/films/317/000065122/">North of Hudson Bay (18-Nov-1923)</a> <br> <a href="/films/361/000267557/">Straight Shooting (27-Aug-1917)</a> <br><p> <br> <p> <table> <tr> <td align=right valign=middle style="padding-right: 5px;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 22px; font-style: italic; color: #ff3333;">New!</span><br> <a href="http://mapper.nndb.com/" class="fotmlink" 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