Omnibus: John Ford, Part One

Omnibus: John Ford, Part One

1992 · 42 min · Documentary

Documentary about the early career of Hollywood film director John Ford, written and presented by Lindsay Anderson, and first aired on the British television series Omnibus.

Directed by Andrew Eaton · Written by Lindsay Anderson

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