Glenn Ford Remembers ‘American Patriot’ Reagan

NewsMax ^ | 6/9/04 | Dave Eberhart

[wagglebee]

Peter said that his father and Reagan became part of the “stalwart conservatives” in Hollywood that included other luminaries such as Clark Gable, James Cagney and Robert Taylor.

I wish Hollywood would start turning out more conservatives. I feel guilty almost everytime I watch a movie for supporting them financially.

[what's up]

Is it true that Ford served 2 tours of duty in Vietnam? There was an article posted on him on FR a few weeks ago and I thought someone said this was not true.

I'd love to know.

[randog]

In 1976, Glenn costarred with such film greats as Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchum, James Coburn, Eddie Albert and Hal Holbrook in the film classic "Midway," which told the story of one of history’s greatest naval victories.

That's one movie I never tire of watching. Ford is one of the greats, truly a one-of-a-kind.

[COEXERJ145]

Ford is one of the greats, truly a one-of-a-kind.

With Ronald Reagan gone, Glenn Ford is now one of the last living members of what many consider to be Hollywood's Golden Age.

[Lando Lincoln]

I once read that the three fastest "quick-draws" in old westerns were: 1. Sammy Davis Jr.; 2. Glenn Ford; and 3. Jerry Lewis. I have no idea how this pertains to the article!

Lando

[wagglebee]

What western was Sammy Davis Jr. in?

[mass55th]

Here's a line from a website about him: "But film work stopped in 1968 when his duty as a U.S. Navy Commander put him at the front lines in Vietnam for two tours with the Third Marine Amphibious Force, facing fire on many occasions. "

Here's the link to the site: Click Here

I was born in '47 and always liked watching Glenn Ford on the big screen. He could play all types of roles and always did a great job.

[randog]

Sad but true.

[Hatteras]

Gone With the West (1975)
Little Moon and Jud McGraw (1978)

Both movies with James Caan, Stephanie Powers and Aldo Ray

Google is our friend...

[Snake65]

I'd have to say that Teahouse of the August Moon is my favorite Ford picture.

I also loved his short role as Pa Kent in Superman.

[wagglebee]

Also, Charlton Heston, who now (with Reagan's death) is possibly the movie star most despised by the left. One day it will be Mel Gibson, but he still makes them plenty of money.

[what's up]

Wow...that has to be pretty unique among Hollywood actors who served in WWII...to be on the front lines in Vietnam.

(AND the French Foreign Legion?????) Unique guy!

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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SAMMY DAVIS Jr =

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[barker]

Glen Ford, actor, was born Gwyllyn Samuel Newton Ford.

Cowboy is my all-time favorite Glen Ford film. Still love it.

[beckett]

Peter said that his father and Reagan became part of the “stalwart conservatives” in Hollywood that included other luminaries such as Clark Gable, James Cagney and Robert Taylor.

Jimmy Cagney, despite his role as "Yankee Doodle Dandy," was known as a pinko in Hollywood in the 30s, and as I understand it took the role in Yankee Doodle Dandy in part to overcome that reputation as best he could. He may have moderated his politics in old age but I don't believe he could ever have been described as conservative.

Peter Ford may know something I don't know, but that's what I recall reading about Cagney, anyway.

[xp38]

One of the Canadians to be proud of unlike a certain newsreader.

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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MEL's -PASSION- sparked by -WE WERE SOLDIERS-

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[stumpy]

He served with the Sea-Bees. I think his best film was "Tea house of the August Moon" with Marlon Brando. I've been to the teahouse that story was based on.

[Nateman]

Peter Ford may know something I don't know, but that's what I recall reading about Cagney,anyway.

 No less a source than Gordon Liddy describes him as a conservative. As a child Cagney had to constantly scam his way into getting a meal. Liddy quotes him as saying "When government gives you money with one hand, the other one is taking away your dreams"

[sasportas]

I learned something. I didn't know Glenn Ford was such a strong conservative. His role as Admiral Spruance in "Midway" now takes on added significance. Admiral Spruance was the real hero of that battle, they nicknamed him "electric brains" afterwards.