John Ford Stock Company

ethanedwards · Apr 4th 2010

JOHN FORD
STOCK COMPANY

Some of them on The Quiet Man set

The John Ford Stock Company is the name given
to the large collection of actors used repeatedly
in the films of American director John Ford.
Most famous among these was John Wayne,
who appeared in 21 films and
3 television episodes for the director
Other members of the "stock company" include:

The ones highlighted in colour are in our 'Pals Of The Saddle'

Jack Pennick - 41 films, 1 TV episode
Francis Ford (the director's brother) - 32 films
Harry Carey, Sr. - 27 films
Ward Bond - 24 films, 2 TV episodes
Harry Tenbrook - 26 films
J. Farrell MacDonald - 25 films
John Wayne - 21 films, 3 TV episodes
Vester Pegg - 23 films
Frank Baker- 18 films
Mae Marsh - 17 films, 1 TV episode
Duke Lee - 16 films
Joe Harris - 14 films. (No Movies with Duke)
Danny Borzage - 13 films
Hoot Gibson - 13 films
Willis Bouchey - 9 films, 3 TV episodes
John Carradine - 11 films, 1 TV episode
Ken Curtis - 11 films, 1 TV episode
William Henry - 11 films, 1 TV episode
Victor McLaglen - 12 films
George O'Brien - 12 films
Molly Malone - 11 films (No Movies with Duke)
Robert Homans- 10 films
Russell Simpson - 10 films
William Steele - 10 films
Sam Harris - 10 films
Robert Parrish - 10 films
Harry Carey Jr. - 9 films, 1 TV episode
Cliff Lyons - 9 films, 1 TV episode
Chuck Roberson - 9 films, 1 TV episode
Patrick Wayne - 8 films, 2 TV episodes
Henry Fonda - 9 films
John Qualen - 9 films
Mickey Simpson- 9 films
Hank Worden - 8 films, 1 TV episode
Anna Lee - 8 films, 1 TV episode
Ed Jones - 9 films (No Movies with Duke)
Pat Somerset - 9 films
Chuck Hayward (as actor) - 7 films, 1 TV episode
Carleton Young - 6 films, 2 TV episodes
Ruth Clifford - 8 films
Mary Gordon - 8 films
James Flavin - 8 films
Ben Hall - 8 films (No Movies with Duke)
Harry Strang - 8 films
Brandon Hurst - 7 films (No Movies with Duke)
Fred Libby - 7 films
Jane Darwell - 7 films
Steve Pendleton - 7 films
Charles Seel - 5 films, 2 TV episodes
Charles Trowbridge - 7 films
Jack Woods - 7 films (Insufficient information for a profile)
Arthur Shields- 6 films
Frank Albertson - 6 films
Mimi Doyle - 6 films
Earle Foxe - 6 films
Si Jenks - 6 films
Robert Lowery - 6 films
James A. Marcus - 6 films
Paul McVey - 6 films
Lionel Pape - 6 films
Charles Tannen - 6 films
Harry Tyler - 5 films, 1 TV episode
Tom Tyler - 6 films
Jack Walters - 6 films (Insufficient information for a profile)
Chief John Big Tree (5)
Andy Devine (5)
Barry Fitzgerald (5)
Ben Johnson (5)
James Stewart (5)
Berton Churchill 5 films
Donald Crisp 5 films (No Movies with Duke)
Stepin Fetchit 5 films
Shug Fisher 5 films
Wallace Ford 5 films
Joe Sawyer 5 films
O.Z. Whitehead 5 films
Maureen O'Hara 5 films
Grant Withers 5 films
Charley Grapewin 4 films
Donald Meek 4 films
Woody Strode 4 films
Vera Miles 4 films
Mildred Natwick 4 films
Slim Summerville 4 films (No Movies with Duke)
Olive Carey 3 films
Pedro Armendáriz 3 films
Dan Dailey 3 films
Paul Fix 3 films
Preston Foster 3 films (No Movies with Duke)
Jeffrey Hunter 3 films
Mike Mazurki 3 films
Thomas Mitchell 3 films
Denver Pyle 3 films
Richard Widmark 3 films
Will Rogers 3 films (No Movies with Duke)
C. Aubrey Smith 3 films (No Movies with Duke)
Spencer Tracy 3 films (No Movies with Duke)

Membership in the John Ford Stock Company
did not necessitate membership in Ford's social circle,
and indeed many of the actors in the Stock Company
never encountered Ford outside of work situations.

Information From Wikipedia

ethanedwards · Apr 4th 2010

Interesting list?
Many of these are profiled in our 'Pals Of The Saddle'
and a few 'unknown' will be featured later

arthurarnell · Apr 6th 2010

Hi

Interesting company

Regards

Arthur

ethanedwards · Jan 27th 2012

Quote

Just announced: New book about the John Ford Stock Company
April Lane of directedbyJohnFord.com has posted news of a forthcoming book by Bill Levy, author of John Ford: A Bio-Bibliography. The title of Mr. Levy's new book is The John Ford Stock Company, and it will be published by Bear Manor Media some time this year. Naturally, I look forward very much to reading this, especially the chapter on Ben.

With thanks to Paula, from her Ben Johnson's screencaps site

arthurarnell · Jan 27th 2012

Hi

Interesting pointer with regard to Ben Johnson if you were in with Ford you worked on many of his films if like Johnson you fell out with the director as he did making Rio Grande he didn't employ you again or until many years later.

Regards

Arthur

Kevin · Dec 28th 2012

Quote from Hawkswill

Was afraid that was coming. The kids moved them into a home a couple of years ago, I think. Remember when it was announced. Another one bites the dust but joins our heroes in the sky! MAN, there is MOST of Pappy's Troop up there now! Maybe they are making movies for our trip up?

I think he is the last one to pass on from the original Ford Stock company, but I could be wrong.

Hawkswill · Dec 28th 2012

I believe you are correct, Kevin.........seems like there was another, but...think I am just wishing. KEITH

Hawkswill · Dec 28th 2012

Well, suppose Patrick Wayne cannot be counted? Didn't he begin very early....can't remember. KEITH

may2 · Dec 28th 2012

I was just thinking about him yesterday.

His book is my all-time favorite show biz bio.

I first saw him as Bill the camp counselor at the Triple R in Spin and Marty on the Mickey Mouse Club.

BatjacAuburn · Dec 28th 2012

Quote from Hawkswill

Well, suppose Patrick Wayne cannot be counted? Didn't he begin very early....can't remember. KEITH

I believe Pat's first appearance in a Ford film was as a kid in Rio Grande, probably 8 0r 9 at the time. I wouldn't consider him part of the stock company.

The Tennesseean · Dec 29th 2012

This is really sad news. Like LadyHawk, I've been expecting this for some time now.

He left a great legacy, and was VERY well liked by those who knew/worked with him (except for Howard Hawks - no big whoop), and he was a consummate professional.

As for the Ford Stock Company, I would personally consider Pat Wayne as a full-fledged member, as he worked with JF since he was about 10 until Ford's death.

I would also consider Maureen O'Hara one as well, considering the number of films she made with JF, even without Duke.

ethanedwards · Dec 29th 2012

Quote from The Tennesseean

As for the Ford Stock Company, I would personally consider Pat Wayne as a full-fledged member, as he worked with JF since he was about 10 until Ford's death.

I would also consider Maureen O'Hara one as well, considering the number of films she made with JF, even without Duke.

Indeed he was,
here is our dedicated thread
John Ford Stock Company

ethanedwards · Dec 29th 2012

Quote from BatjacAuburn

I believe Pat's first appearance in a Ford film was as a kid in Rio Grande, probably 8 0r 9 at the time. I wouldn't consider him part of the stock company.

Yes it was, and he was 11.
However many believe he was the baby in
Stagecoach

The Tennesseean · Dec 29th 2012

Keith, I'm "dovetailing" our other conversation onto this thread.

Pat Wayne was born in July of '39, and shooting was finished several months before.

Also, did I miss Maureen's name on the list of folks who made a bunch of movies with JF?

My list:

How Green Was My Valley
Rio Grande
The Quiet Man
The Long Gray Line
The Wings of Eagles

There might be one I'm omitting, but I can't think of it.

There are other folks on the list with five, so...to me, it begs the question: "Why not Maureen?!"

Hawkswill · Dec 29th 2012

Well, I, PERSONALLY thought Pat Wayne should be included for sure....didn't notice that Maureen was not, but would think that she should have been.

KEITH

The Tennesseean · Dec 30th 2012

Yep. PW made eight films/TV episodes with Pappy, so that qualifies him, no question.

Also, Maureen is a member as well, even though others have more appearances, her roles were in some of the most iconic films of their (and all) time.

ethanedwards · Dec 30th 2012

Quote from The Tennesseean

Yep. PW made eight films/TV episodes with Pappy, so that qualifies him, no question.

Also, Maureen is a member as well, even though others have more appearances, her roles were in some of the most iconic films of their (and all) time.

Hi Russ,
Yes Maureen is included, her 5 films.
Just look for the gals names in red.

Gorch · Dec 30th 2012

Russ, off the top of my head, I'd like to add Patrick Wayne to two other Ford films - "The Searchers" and "Donovan's Reef".
Come to think of it, that's a funny place to keep Pat Wayne.

We deal in lead, friend.

The Tennesseean · Dec 30th 2012

I'm a little confused, Gorch!

I was listing movies Maureen was in with JF. I hadn't listed individual movies with Pat!

In another post, I stated that this thread has him down for 8 appearances with Ford, but I just discovered that IMDb lists 10.

There's a movie I never even heard of called "The Sun Shines Bright," from 1953...

If I misread your post, forgive me!!

Gorch · Dec 30th 2012

Nope, I screwed up again. But I'm running a high fever and am medicated. I just answered the wrong question. Last time I did that, I got married.

We (don't necessarily) deal in lead, friend.

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