[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.

[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

[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.

[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.

[willyboyishere]

By far, my favorite Glenn Ford film was from 1955, called
"TRIAL", directed by Mark Robson, also starring Arthur Kennedy. One of the first films to expose the early machinations of the postwar American Left, its cynicism and hypocrisy and ruthlessness. SEE IT!! Find out more about it!! GOOGLE it!