Philip Ford

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Philip Ford

Born October 16, 1900 · Portland, Maine, USA

Died January 12, 1976 · aged 75

Philip Ford (16 October 1900 – 12 January 1976), was an American film director and actor. He directed 43 films between 1945 and 1964. He also appeared 16 in films between 1916 and 1926. He was the son of actor/director Francis Ford and the nephew of director John Ford. He was born in Portland, Maine and died in Los Angeles, California.

Known For

HideoutHideout · 1949
Hideout
5.91949
MovieCrimeDrama
Philip Ford's crime thriller stars Lloyd Bridges as a city attorney who comes to the dawning realization that a jewelry heist may be behind the discovery of a dead body in the park -- and that the culprit may be one of the town's leading citizens (Ray Collins). Unfortunately, his investigation is hampered by his girlfriend and ex-secretary (Lorna Gray), who could very well be in cahoots with the bad guys.
Pioneer MarshalPioneer Marshal · 1949
Pioneer Marshal
10.01949
MovieWestern
Monte Hale is cast as Ted Post, a Texas marshal who's on the trail of embezzler Larry Forester (Myron Healey). His search takes him to a remote frontier town that serves as an outlaw hideaway. All previous lawmen have been disposed of by town boss Bruce Burnett (Damian O'Flynn), who demands a hefty price for his services.
Thundering HoofsThundering Hoofs · 1922
Thundering Hoofs
8.01922
MovieDrama
A young woman returns to Kentucky after several years in boarding school, and discovers that a very valuable horse that is to be entered in the Derby is about to be forfeited due to the machinations of a rival. She determines to ride the horse in the Derby and win the race.
Officer '444'Officer '444' · 1926
Officer '444'
8.01926
Movie
Heroic Officer 444 battles The Frog and his criminal gang for possession of Haverlyte, a powerful formula that, if it fell into the wrong hands, would give its owner enough power to control the world. And, taking no chances, The Frog sends his chief henchwoman, a seductive vamp named The Vulture, to tempt Officer 444 to stray from his sworn duty to save the world from The Frog's nefarious plans.
Missing WomenMissing Women · 1951
Missing Women
6.61951
MovieCrimeThriller
A woman becomes desperate to find a pair of car thieves after her husband -- while on their honeymoon -- is killed during a robbery.
The Vanishing WesternerThe Vanishing Westerner · 1950
The Vanishing Westerner
5.51950
MovieWestern
Posing as wanted men, Chris and Waldorf get hired by Sanderson. He sends them to kill the Sheriff but puts blanks in their guns. When they arrive someone else shoots the Sheriff and Chris is blamed and jailed. The Sheriff's brother then incites the mob to hang Chris.
Law of the Golden WestLaw of the Golden West · 1949
Law of the Golden West
7.51949
MovieWestern
Young Buffalo Bill Cody goes after the murderer of his father and uncovers a land-grab conspiracy.
The Last Crooked MileThe Last Crooked Mile · 1946
The Last Crooked Mile
5.51946
MovieCrimeDrama
A mystery grows after a bank robbery car leads investigators to a carnival sideshow.

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