Omnibus: John Ford, Part One

Documentary about the early career of Hollywood film director John Ford, written and presented by Lindsay Anderson, and first aired on the British television series Omnibus.

Cast

Lindsay Anderson

as Presenter

John Ford

as Self (archive footage)

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