25 Best John Ford Movies, Ranked
John Ford is one of the greatest directors of the Golden Age of Hollywood, most famous for his Western films, for which Ford often collaborated with John Wayne. Ford is one of the most influential American directors, and he played a pioneering role in Hollywood's transition from silent films to talkies. In a career spanning over 50 years, he made more than 100 films, and is often considered the first auteur in Hollywood.
Critically acclaimed, John Ford holds the record for most directing Oscars, having won four of them during his illustrious career. While his Westerns are his most celebrated films, his dramatic works are equally compelling; in fact, Western star and legendary director Clint Eastwood's favorite John Ford movie isn't, surprisingly, a Western. A true master of his craft, Ford dabbled in almost every genre, and was consistently successful at making good films in them all.
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