Francis Ford (August 14, 1881 - September 5, 1953) a prolific film actor, writer, and director. He was the older brother of film director John Ford. August 14 is the 226th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (227th in leap years), with 139 days remaining. ... 1881 was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... September 5 is the 248th day of the year (249th in leap years). ... 1953 (MCMLIII) is a common year starting on Thursday. ... Films are produced by recording actual people and objects with cameras, or by creating them using animation techniques and/or special effects. ... This article does not cite its references or sources. ... The term writer can apply to anyone who creates a written work, but the word more usually designates those who write creatively or professionally, or those who have written in many different forms. ... John Ford (February 1, 1895 – August 31, 1973) was one of the most accomplished American film directors of the 1930s to 1960s, known particularly as a director of the Westerns, although his tributes to the veterans of World War II and Americana are also equally effective. ...

He starred in the 1912 two-reeler The Deserter by Thomas H. Ince and acted in over 400 films. 1912 (MCMXII) was a leap year starting on Monday. ... Thomas Harper Ince (November 6, 1882–November 20, 1924) was an American film director. ...