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 Fords 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 After service in the infantry in the SpanishAmerican War Francis left home He drifted into the film business in New York City working for David Horsley Al Christie and the Star Film Companys San Antonio operation under Gaston Méliès He adopted the name Ford from the automobile From San Antonio Francis began his Hollywood career working for Thomas H Ince at Inces Bison studio directing and appearing in westerns Francis Fords younger brother John M Feeney was a successful fullback and defensive tackle on a Portland High state championship football team nicknamed Bull In 1914 Bull followed Francis to Hollywood changed his name to John Ford and would eventually surpass his elder brothers considerable reputation Francis Fords son Philip Ford was also a film actordirector
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