JOHN FORD / GEORGE O’BRIEN. During a visit to Manila in February 1931. Three 10″ x 8″ variant photographs at a luncheon hosted by Rafael Hernandez. With stamp of Thompson Studios, 408 Masonic Temple on the verso. Together with a newspaper of one of the photographs with identities of those present. And a telegram to John Ford dated January 26, 1931. John Ford (born John Martin Feeney) was an American film director and producer. Regarded as one of the most important and influential filmmakers during the. Golden Age of Hollywood. In a career of more than 50 years, between 1917 and 1965: 147 director credits. Known for his Westerns, such as Stagecoach (1939), My Darling Clementine (1946). Fort Apache (1948), The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962). Four Academy Awards for Best Director: The Informer (1935), The Grapes of Wrath (1940). How Green Was My Valley (941), The Quiet Man (1952). George O’Brien was an American actor, very popular during the silent era and into. The talkies of the 1930s. Best known for his role in F. Murnau’s 1927 film Sunrise: A Song of Two Humans. Director John Ford selected virtually unknown O’Brien to star in his first film: The Iron. Went on to make many films with Ford including: 3 Bad Men (1926). Fort Apache (1948), She Wore a Yellow Ribbon (1949), Cheyanne Autumn (1964). John Ford, born: 1894, Cape Elizabeth, Maine; died: 1973, Palm Desert, California. George O’Brien, born: 1900, San Francisco, California; died: 1985, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. George Houle Houle Rare Books & Autographs Palm Springs, California 92263. We Guarantee Authenticity Of All Signed Items! We Are Members of ABAA and PADA.