The Los Angeles River flood of 1938 seriously damaged the stadium, and it fell into disuse thereafter. - Some Prize, Others Ignore Awards", "Victor McLaglen: Tinker, TailorPoor Man, Rich Man", "Desert Sun 11 November 1959 California Digital Newspaper Collection", Portrait of Victor McLaglen, Los Angeles, 1930s, Victor McLaglen: A Man as Big as the Screen, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Victor_McLaglen&oldid=1125579507, as Victor McLaglen Academy Award Winner, Episode: "Incident of the Shambling Man", (final appearance), This page was last edited on 4 December 2022, at 19:38. McLaglen starred opposite Boris Karloff's crazed religious fanatic in John Ford's The Lost Patrol (1934) at RKO, a picture about desperate soldiers gradually losing their minds fighting Arabs in the desert of what is now Iraq. Dick Turpin. He supported Brian Aherne in Captain Fury (1939), and starred in Full Confession (1939) for John Farrow at RKO, the latter film being somewhat a remake of The Informer. Another highlight of his career was winning an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in Ford's The Informer (1935), shot at RKO, based on a novel of the same name by Liam O'Flaherty. He also said it wasn't unusual for actors to lose their tempers for real when acting with Richard Boone. Born in London . Victor Andrew de Bier Everleigh McLaglen (10 December 1886 7 November 1959) was a British boxer-turned-Hollywood actor. The last man standing in a troupe that included Victor McLaglen, Ward Bond and Ben Johnson, Carey, 77, is frequently called on by film scholars and biographers, especially those focusing on Ford and Wayne, to reminisce about their personalities and films. His lifetime boxing record (as far as is known) was 11-6-1, with 9 KOs. They were both "discovered" by John Ford, who went on to direct both in. "And you couldn't help but love that old man because he brought stuff out of you that you didn't know you had. And that was true. Issue 50. John Wayne's Greatest Roles: Ethan Edwards in The Searchers, The Love Story of John Wayne and Pilar Pallete, Look Inside: The John Wayne Ultimate Puzzle Book, Vol. Typically cast as a two-fisted man of action-on either side of the lawMcLaglen brightened The Unholy Three, The Fighting Heart (both 1925), Men of Steel and Beau Geste (both 1926) before assuming the role of hard-bitten Captain Flagg in What Price Glory? McLaglen and Lowe went to Paramount for Guilty as Hell (1932). The scene in question saw the two waving goodbye before OHara said an unscripted line to Wayne which resulted in a double-take from him. Still, she's devoted to the big lovable oaf. [29], McLaglen was one of many Fox stars who had cameos in the musical Happy Days (1929). . He starred as the titular gladiator in the 1960 epic historical drama Spartacus, which was directed by legendary filmmaker Stanley Kubrick. McLaglen was married three times. But according to Carey, it was Fix, another Ford regular, who coached Wayne on his acting and "gave Duke his first insight into forming the mold which was to be his persona.". It was interesting to learn of his boxing background. City of Shadows (1955) . Big Tim Channing13. 1907-1914 1907-1914 Living in Iowa While growing up in Iowa, storiesindicate Marion's Himself. Hot for Paris (1929) . John Patrick Duke83. When the First World War broke out, McLaglen joined the Irish Fusiliers and soldiered in the middle east, eventually serving as Provost Marshal for the city of Baghdad. You look on these channels that run a lot of old westerns and many of them that were non-Ford westerns are quite dated. He loved to doll a picture up.". The experience, says Carey, was his "baptism of fire.". McLaglen was later nominated for another Oscar, this time for a Best Supporting Actor for his role opposite John Wayne in The Quiet Man (1952). Shot on the grounds of Ashford Castle in County Mayo, Fords son Patrick performed a stunt for McLaglen, when Wayne smacks him into the river. Was over 50 before he became a bankable actor in films like The Lost Patrol (1934) and The Informer (1935). Victor McLaglen was born on December 10, 1886 (age 73) in England. The Call of the Road (1920) . Alf Truscott, Himself 1. In one instance, when Carey didn't look in the direction he was supposed to, the director hurled a rock the size of a melon at him. Back at Fox now 20th Century Fox McLaglen made Professional Soldier (1935) with Freddie Bartholomew. On the Level (1930) . Biff Williams82. The Gay Corinthian (1924) . Squire Hardcastle aka The Three Wagers (UK: reissue title)104. . It's a podcast featuring some of Wayne's children as they talk about their memories of their famous father. It's one of the 101 episodes directed by his son Andrew. Born an Englishman, McLaglen became a U.S. citizen in January, 1933. While Paris Sleeps (1932) . Jacques Costaud72. "John Ford gave everybody that he liked and he thought had any kind of talent a chance to be a star," Carey says. In 1964, Douglas shared the screen with frequent co-star Burt Lancaster in the political thriller Seven Days in May, which he would cite as one of the films he was most proud of in a 2014 Huffington Post article. What movie these three. 27: Directing Duke, From the John Wayne Archives: The Searchers. McLaglen made a musical with Walsh, Hot for Paris (1930), then made On the Level (1930). He remained top-billed for Diamond Frontier (1940) and Broadway Limited (1941). I watched Rio Grande, last evening,for the first time in ages!I cannot believe how funny Victor was in the film,he was a sheer joy to watch.Every time he saw Maureen, he made the religious cross, gesture with his hand,and many more funny moments,like getting Chill Wills to hit his hand with the stick,for committing that 'dastardly deed'. [11] He became a popular character actor, with a particular knack for playing drunks. Bond and John Wayne, who as Marion Michael Morrison, had played tackle for USC in 1926 before an injury ended his career,[4] became lifelong friends and colleagues. Cole, I assume you meant Professional Soldier? 43, Take a Sneak Peek at John Wayne Special Collector's Edition, Volume 42--Gallery of Greatness, Hurricane Preparedness by Survival Ready author Check Freedman, Lives That Shaped The Legend: A Unique Look at the People Who Made John Wayne "Duke", John Waynes McClintock! Sheila's daughter, Gwyneth Horder-Payton, is a television director. To John Wayne, though, they were simply people who, like him, knew that a good time is always better when shared in the company of others. Here was a major Hollywood director who came over to England every year to watch the tennis and who knew John Ford personally through the films his father Victor McLaglen had made with Ford, had worked with John Wayne five times and also made films with other famous actors such as Stewart, Robert Mitchum, Kirk Douglas, Charlton Heston, Richard Burton, Roger Moore and so on. Victor Andrew de Bier Everleigh McLaglen (10 December 1886 - 7 November 1959) was an English film actor who held both British and American citizenship. The Gay Caballero (1932) . Don Bob Harkness aka El Coyote74. [1] He was known as a character actor, particularly in Westerns, and made seven films with John Ford and John Wayne. Beyond the Hollywood executives who wanted to attach the name John Wayne to their next big project, those who got to know Duke both on set and off were often struck by his warm and welcoming presence. . He died of a heart attack two years later. Sailor Fritz 88. McLaglen and Lowe then played basically the same roles, but under different names in Call Out the Marines (1942) at RKO. He toured in circuses, vaudeville shows, and Wild West shows, often as a fighter challenging all comers. [49], On 8 February 1960, McLaglen received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 1735 Vine Street, for his contributions to the motion-picture industry. Was Victor McLaglen and John Wayne friends? The night before filming the fight, Ford had McLaglen rehearse throwing his sisters dowry on the floor. All other inquires: customerservice@topixmedia.com, Throughout his career, John Wayne was in high demand. He befriended countless co-stars and crew members as well as plenty of folks outside the film industry who were among the biggest and brightest stars of the era. "He got mad at me because I quit drinking," Carey says. Corinthian Jack (1921) . Jack Halstead aka Fighting Jack (UK: reissue title)118. I saw a film with McLaglen and Freddie Bartholomew which was pretty good. [50][51], McLaglen spoke five languages, including Arabic.[40]. He was top-billed in Mother Machree (1928), directed by Ford. Given that the director considered The Quiet Man to be his steamiest picture, presumably, it was something considered risqu in the early 1950s. He was a good actor, whether with Duke or even when he acted with Shirley Temple and C Aubrey Smith another one of my favorites. "I knew he was going to be tough," Carey says, "but not that tough." McLaglen made his talkie debut in John Ford's The Black Watch (1929) and went on to appear in Devil With Women (1930), Dishonored (opposite Marlene Dietrich), Not Exactly Gentlemen (both 1931, the latter a remake of Ford'sThree Bad Men), While Paris Sleeps, Devil's Lottery, The Gay Caballero (all 1932, in the last taking second billing to George O'Brien in this B-plus Western), Laughing at Life (1933, his only foray to Poverty Row), Murder at the Vanities and The Captain Hates the Sea (both 1934), before being reunited with Ford for two of his best starring vehicles:The Lost Patrol (1934), in which he played the commander of a small British detail stranded in the Arabian desert, and The Informer (1935), a remake of Liam O'Flaherty's story of the Irish Rebellion that cast McLaglen as dull-witted turncoat Gypo Nolan. Whether sharing a climactic kiss in, Sharing the screen in the reflective war films, Beyond his films with John Wayne, Douglas turned in many terrific performances of his own throughout his career. Following success as a stage actor in New York, Carey's father migrated to southern California in 1911 to work in silent pictures. Barrel-chested and already in his forties, he was vaulted to stardom by John Ford in "The Informer," and went on to appear in a number of Ford's best films, along with co-starring with Cary Grant in "Gunga Din." Usually these were alongside John Wayne in such classics as Fort Apache (as Sergeant Festus Mulcahy) in 1948. They were both "discovered" by John Ford, who went on to direct both in several films, with Wayne taking the starring position and Bond as the supporting actor. . The Isle of Retribution (1926) . Doomsdorf96. You can't really compare styles of acting from the pre-Brando Hollywood with today. He graduated from USC in 1931 with a bachelor of science degree in engineering. A clergyman's son, McLaglen took up prospecting and boxing before unleashing his extroverted personality in stage and music-hall performances. ", "How Good Is an Oscar? March 20, 2020 He was one of many stars in Forever and a Day (1943), and had a support role in Tampico (1943) and Roger Touhy, Gangster (1944). At Paramount, McLaglen and Lowe were in No More Women (1934) (a non-What Price Glory? During the British occupation of the TransJordan (now Iraq) in the 1920s, McLaglen, who was a sergeant in the British army, was appointed provost marshal--chief of military police--for Baghdad.Personal quotes, "Acting never appealed to me, and I was dabbling in it solely as a means of making money. Victor Andrew de Bier Everleigh McLaglen (10 December 1886 - 7 November 1959) was a British boxer-turned-Hollywood actor. [2][6] Four of his brothers also became actors: Arthur, an actor and sculptor, and Clifford, Cyril, and Kenneth. Even after being struck by a car and struggling to stand on crutches, Bond carried out his duties as best man at Dukes wedding. Kirk Douglass work ethic never seemed to wane, and his seemingly limitless contributions to the entertainment industry were duly recognized. Laughing at Life (1933) . Dennis P. McHale67. (1926) with Edmund Lowe and Dolores del Ro. He was top-billed in A Girl in Every Port (1928), co-starring Robert Armstrong and Louise Brooks. McLaglen starred in Laughing at Life (1933) and returned to Britain to make Dick Turpin (1933).[30]. In the mid 1930s, no more unlikely leading man emerged from Hollywood than Victor McLaglen. At first, Ford refused, claiming he had trimmed all the fat and needed the nine minutes over, but the suits held their ground. In 1937, John Ford was hired to direct the sepia-toned Wee Willie Winkie (Temple's own favorite), and an A-list cast was signed, which included Victor McLaglen, C. Aubrey Smith and Cesar Romero. Victor Andrew de Bier Everleigh McLaglen (10 December 1886 - 7 November 1959) was an English boxer and First World War veteran who became a film actor. [7], Other siblings included Frederick, Lewis, and a sister, Lily. McLaglen won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1935 for his role in The Informer . The walls of the Carey's stylish mountain retreat are covered with posters, photographs, awards and other memorabilia from Carey's movies, including stills from those made by his parents, actors Harry Carey Sr. and Olive Golden. They were great friends who met at USC where both played football and were trying to break in to the business as actors. McLaglen (pronounced Muh-clog-len, not Mack-loff-len) was the son of the Right Reverend Andrew McLaglen, a Protestant clergyman who was at one time Bishop of Claremont in South Africa. Proves Westerns Arent All Serious, Mental Health Awareness Month: COVID19 Panic Culture, How You Can Help Someone Having a Panic Attack or Extreme Emotion, Calm is Contagious but Panic Kills: Check Freedman, Survival and Security Expert on the Current Gas Crisis, Print the Legend 50+ Unbelievable (But True) Duke Stories, Leading By Example: John Wayne's Work Ethic According To Those Who Knew Him Best, Monument Valley: The Backdrop of John Wayne's American West, John Wayne's 5 Most Life-Changing Moments, How Bruce Lee Valued Physical and Spiritual Health, Bruce Lee's Advice for Living in Interesting Times. Whether sharing a climactic kiss in The Quiet Man (1952), running through the mud in McLintock! Percy (1925) . Reedy Jenkins aka Mother's Boy (UK)100. film with Lowe, Hot Pepper (1933). [40] He described it in a press interview as promoting "Americanism". The Hunted Woman (1925) . Quade101. We, too, have enjoyed him in every movie in which we've seen him. Trouble in the Glen (1953) . Parlan18. Was John Wayne and Victor McLaglen friends? According to a 1912 newspaper report, McLaglen participated in a fencing duel with one Carl Brosius in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, prior to that date. The sergeants are sent on an important mission to investigate an outpost that has had its telegraph lines cut. [48], He had by that time become a naturalized U.S. citizen. (1937) . Dannie O'Neill53. Answer: Marion Robert Morrison (May 26, 1907 - June 11, 1979), known professionally as John Wayne and nicknamed Duke or Duke Wayne, was an American actor who, through his roles in films Became a popular icon during the Golden Age of Hollywood, especially in westerns and war films. features a caricature of McLaglen emerging from the novel and literally informing someone about some shady characters. He was reunited with Edmund Lowe and Raoul Walsh in a sequel to What Price Glory?, The Cock-Eyed World (1929), which was another huge success at the box office.[28]. Victor McLaglen. Sheila's daughter, Gwyneth Horder-Payton, is a television director. 46 Heart of Gold, 20 Stories that Reveal the Real Duke, Take a Sneak Peek of The Official Collector's Edition John Wayne, Vol. The Black Watch (1929) . Capt. Having fumed all that night, the Red star was right where the filmmaker wanted him, filled with genuine rage to be captured on film. The cavalry never had those. That's Action (1977) . Himself4. It was very much a support part, as a cavalry sergeant, but so well received that McLaglen basically reprised it in the other two films in the Ford-Wayne "cavalry trilogy": She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949) and Rio Grande (1950) with Maureen O'Hara and Ben Johnson. After the war, he continued boxing, including a defeat at the hands of British champion Frank Goddard. Hot Pepper (1933) . Jim Flagg68. The couple had one daughter, Sheila, and one son, Andrew. Magnificent Brute (1936) . Big Steve55. The Quiet Man returns to US cinemas today for St Patricks Day, celebrating the 70th anniversary of the Ireland-set John Wayne and John Ford collaboration. McLaglen won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1935 for his role in The Informer. He was known as a character actor, particularly in Westerns, and made seven films with John Ford and John Wayne. Himself aka Jack Johnson2. Younger brother of boxer Fred McLaglen, aka Fred McKay (lifetime boxing record 6-11-2). "Have Gun - Will Travel"- The O'Hare Story (1958) TV Episode . Mike O'Hare4. Here is a comprehensive survey of the film and television career of London-born director Andrew V. McLaglen. That's amazing. Victor McLaglen with friends, family and more: A party hosted by Victor McLaglen at his estate in honor of Binnie Barnes. He was a VERY fine actor, and a joy to watch in everything he did! The young McLaglen, eldest of eight brothers, attempted to serve in the Boer War by joining the Life Guards, though his father secured his release. McLaglen (pronounced Muh-clog-len, not Mack-loff-len) was the son of the Right Reverend Andrew McLaglen, a Protestant clergyman who was at one time Bishop of Claremont in South Africa. McLaglen starred in The Magnificent Brute (1936) for Universal, Sea Devils (1937) for RKO and Nancy Steele Is Missing! He was born May 7, 1885, the third of seven children, in the Hayes Hotel (owned by his father) in the tiny hamlet of Stannards, New York, on the outskirts of Wellsville, New York. On `Yellow Ribbon,' Ford had those yellow-lined capes. His 1909 bout with legendary champion Jack Johnson in Vancouver was a six-round exhibition bout. At 6 2 and 195 pounds, Bond was a starting lineman on USC's first national championship team in 1928. [citation needed] In 1945, McLaglen said that winning the Oscar had no economic benefit and that he didn't know where it was because his son had taken it to college for use as a paperweight.[31]. He stayed at Fox to support Robert Taylor in This Is My Affair (1937), and notably, Shirley Temple in Wee Willie Winkie (1937) directed by John Ford at Fox. McLaglen (pronounced . The Princess and the Pirate (1944) . Captain Barrett ak The Hook30. To think that 5 of his brothers were also actors. Of course, this scene and the final fight almost didnt end up in the movie until Ford pushed for the final cut in his usual uncompromising manner. He said it was organized to fight communists and others "opposed to the American ideal", both inside and outside the country. Back in Hollywood, he did some films for RKO: Pacific Liner (1939) and Gunga Din (1939). Originally posted by ethanedwards@Feb 9 2006, 04:49 PMHi, He starred and appeared, in numerous pre-THE BIG TRAIL films,of which Duke, may or may not played a part. McLaglen was visiting a sporting club when spotted by a film producer who was looking for a boxer to play the lead in a film, The Call of the Road (1920). McLaglen won the Academy Award for Best Actor in 1935 for his role in The Informer. The local paper, Winterset Madisonian, reported on page 4 of the edition of May 30, 1907, that Wayne weighed 13 lbs. 47 Red, White, and Duke A Salute to John Wayne's America, Take a Sneak Peek of The Official Collector's Edition John Wayne, Vol. Donald MacDuff51. Beau Geste (1926) . Hank94. They cared, some of them, about the agony Barbara Stanwyck displays in The Plough and the Stars in which the young, talented actress was badly miscast as a clingy young housewifewhen her husband takes up arms to fight in the battle escalating under her . He went to Britain for Trouble in the Glen (1954), an unsuccessful attempt to do for Scotland what The Quiet Man did for Ireland. The couple had two sons, Andrew, Walter, and one daughter, Sheila. McLaglen, Lowe, and Walsh reunited for a second sequel to What Price Glory?, Women of All Nations (1931). Victor McLaglen's Life Path Number is 9 as per numerology. Before becoming an actor, he worked as a carnival boxer. He first married Enid Lamont in 1919. The Passionate Adventure (1924) . Herb Harris102. The film was a huge success, making over $2 million, and Fox signed McLaglen to a long-term contract. | See details Shipping: John Ford: Victor McLaglen, Wallace Ford, Boris Karloff: Aventure, film de guerre: The Lucky Texan . Who Were John Wayne's Movie Star Friends? British boxer and actor best remembered for roles in films such as The Quiet Man, The Informer, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, A Girl in Every Port, Fort Apache, Gunga Din, What Price Glory, The Lost Patrol and Wee Willie Winkie. In the end, the studio executives gave in and let him have his extra nine minutes. Read an exclusive excerpt from Volume 34 below and get your own copy here. Film Facts: The film is dedicated to Harry Carey, a western movie legend who passed away the previous year and starred with Wayne in several films. Men of Steel (1926) . Pete Masarick95. In, Not only was she the cinematic ingredient that took Dukes scenes from memorable to magic, Maureen OHara was also one of the legends closest friends. McLaglen had a support part in Winds of Chance (1925), directed by Frank Lloyd, then made The Fighting Heart (1925) at Fox, directed by John Ford. However, not all the other actors would put up with Fords manipulations including OHara who got him right back. Klondike Annie (1936) . Bull Brackett57. [33] He had a cameo in Ali Baba Goes to Town (1937). Ford had directed his father's Oscar-winning performance in "The Informer" (1935) and given the elder McLaglen new life in the cavalry trilogy ("Fort Apache" 1948, "She Wore a Yellow Ribbon" 1949 and "Rio Grande" 1950), which brought the six-foot-seven-and-one-half-inch Andrew V McLaglen in contact with John Wayne, inaugurating their long . The Crimson Circle. Originally posted by arthurarnell@Feb 9 2006, 02:51 PMHi Keith. :lol: Hi A portrait picture of Vic McLaglen Arthur. Shot in County Mayo and County Galway, the movie concluded with OHara whispering a line that Wayne was totally not expecting. And in 1960, following Bonds untimely death, John Wayne delivered a moving eulogy at his longtime pals funeral, saying, We were the closest of friends, from school right on throughHe was a wonderful, generous, big-hearted man., Not only was she the cinematic ingredient that took Dukes scenes from memorable to magic, Maureen OHara was also one of the legends closest friends. But through his iconic roles, his invaluable contributions to the industry and his sons following in his footsteps, Kirk Douglass legacy will live on forever. Carey was in Ford's original, 1916 version, The . It was a significant role in a great film, made even more poignant by the fact that, though they didn't share any scenes together, he would be in the same movie as his father, his father's last. I always loved him. The Gay Corinthian. . Toward the end of his career, McLaglen made several guest appearances on television, particularly in Western series such as Have Gun, Will Travel and Rawhide. 2: Be Like Water, First Look at John Wayne Vol. Himself, on set of 'Gunga Din'3. He starred as the titular gladiator in the 1960 epic historical drama, Take a Sneak Peek of The Official Collector's Edition John Wayne, Vol. Former prizefighter (he once went six rounds against the great Jack Johnson) who entered British films in 1920 and moved to the USA five years later. Actor, boxer, and veteran who won the Academy Award for Best Actor for his performance in 1935's The Informer. 1.Hangman's House2.Wee Willie Winkie3. The Butterfly Theater was an immediate sensation when its doors opened on Sept. 3, 1911. ", While serving in the Navy during the World War II, Carey Jr. married Marilyn Fix, daughter of character actor Paul Fix. The Quiet Man is a 1952 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by John Ford.It stars John Wayne, Maureen O'Hara, Barry Fitzgerald, Ward Bond and Victor McLaglen.The screenplay by Frank S. Nugent was based on a 1933 Saturday Evening Post short story of the same name by Maurice Walsh, later published as part of a collection titled The Green Rushes. Hi,I realise, of course Duke's participation in the earlier films.but I've only highlighted the post BIG TRAIL ones. ANDREW MCLAGLEN - SIGNED - DIRECTOR - GUNSMOKE - JOHN WAYNE - MCCLINTOCK! Festus MulcahyWomen of All Nations (1931) . Capt ain Jim FlaggThe Black Watch (1929) . Capt. "I loved Jack Ford very much. [4], The McLaglen family is ultimately of Scottish origin, descended from a MacLachlan who settled in South Africa in the 19th century. Under Pressure (1935) . Jumbo Smith61. You can tell during his "fight" scene with Richard Boone that he's gotten older, which of course, is fine, because, like all of us, he has. Wayne's 1971 Playboy interview is often cited as a reason, as Wayne made derogatory comments about Blacks and . His name has become a controversial topic once again though, as activists are calling for the John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California to be renamed. Do you think Duke ever felt jealous that Victor got his Oscar before he did? If anyone could stay in the ring with him for one round, and not be knocked down, they won a box of cigars. In Volume 34 of The Official John Wayne Collectors Edition, get to know Duke for the loyal friend and honest man that he was. The Lost Patrol (1934) . Sergeant66. There are 35 replies in this Thread which was already clicked 26,488 times. Looks good. Hayes was the son of . He had a cameo in Around the World in 80 Days (1956) with David Niven and Cantinflas, then had another lead in The Abductors (1957), directed by his son, Andrew V. McLaglen. Rough, Tough and Ready (1945) . Owen McCarey aka Men of the Deep (UK)29. Gunga Din (1939) . Sgt. T.R. Carey made 11 films with Wayne and considered him an outstanding actor and a decent and unpretentious person. <_< ). He was one of many stars in Forever and a Day (1943), and had a support role in Tampico (1943) and Roger Touhy, Gangster (1944). Es Ist Verboten Mit Gefangenen In Einzelhaft Zu Sprechen.. My father always though McLaglen overacted but I think it was probably right for the characters he played. Diamond Frontier (1940) . Terrence Regan38. Carey has appeared in more than 100 feature films, 10 of which were directed by Ford. Whistle Stop (1946) . Gitlo27. Register yourself now and be a part of our community! The Giant of Kilkenny (Terence O'Dowd)91. To the uninitiated, Ford could be sadistic, heaping insult and abuse on novice performers when scenes didn't go his way -- and even when they did. Film Director, TV Director. 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