Director John Ford: The Star Maker (Jerry Skinner Documentary)

[@carlmontney7916]

I often wonder just exactly how many people traveled to see monument valley just because of John Ford's films. I know that there must have been many of them and my dad was one of them. We ended up relocating to Arizona after visiting there. I remember thinking on the way that there was no way it could look as beautiful as it did in the film's. I learned it didn't. It looked better than it did in the films. Thank you Mr. Skinner for this fine tribute to a director, the likes of which we probably will never see again.

[@TroyFutureExpat]

The award for the best documentaries on KZbin, goes to Mr. Jerry Skinner. Another masterpiece video Mr. Skinner. Well done sir. As for John Ford, I've seen all of his John Wayne movies. They were all good too.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Troy. Jerry

[@TroyFutureExpat]

@@JerrySkinner1943 You're most welcome Mr. Skinner.

[@sandramillett8267]

True well put.

[@patriciaoreilly8907]

AMEN . ADORE Mr. Jerry's Video 's.

[@genniejefferson6588]

I really enjoyed this documentary. John ford was the greatest director.

[@vinceniederman]

But U Gotta Remember That John Ford Has a Rude Attitude on The Set of His Films!

[@LaurenceOConnor-fg4dk]

@@vinceniederman shut your yapper, snowflake.

[@geofffxdwg07]

Whenever you upload a video Jerry I automatically give it a thumbs up before watching it. You never disappoint Jerry Skinner.

[@jimd8008]

Thoroughly enjoy your channel. Watch every episode. Thank you

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Jim. Jerry

[@lindauribe6872]

I love your depiction of all the stars and others. How Green Is My Valley is my favorite movie 🍿 I am Irish.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

I love the Irish and you Ms. Linda. Jerry

[@lindauribe6872]

@@JerrySkinner1943 Thank you ❤️ and for all you do so well.Bringing back lovely memories in a changing world 🌎 I lost my husband a police officer for 33 years and I write stories to remind us all of times past in San Pedro my home town.

[@goodolzimm5827]

I always get nostalgic when watching your productions. Thank You Jerry.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you goodolzimm. Jerry

[@johnyoung9739]

Aww I’m so glad you did John Ford ..

[@firstlast1047]

Mr Skinner, you have the knack of depicting your subjects, warts and all with sensitivity. Although John (Marion) Wayne is not without controversy, you certainly showed the value of loyalty and true friendship with his association with John Ford.

[@gerardjohnson2106]

A great tribute to one of the most talented, most prolific, most decorated and most appreciated directors in the movie industry. This is a "masterpiece" documentary. It is one of the greatest I've ever seen on KZbin or otherwise. Thank you Jerry Skinner.

[@Rangersly]

STAGECOACH is one of my favorite movies of all time. Great story, amazing cast of actors, action, a perfect movie. The movie that made John Wayne a star.

[@almeggs3247]

Mine too!

[@DeeViningUK]

Thank you Mr. Skinner for making such wonderful, well researched documentaries. Much respect from the UK 🙂

[@cindyroy8541]

One of the few I give thumbs up before I even listen ! Thankyou kind sir!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Cindy. Jerry

[@jwjva]

Another masterpiece, Jerry.

[@713davidh42]

I can see why 1.4K persons liked this video. It is the best of your documentaries that I've seen on KZbin giving insight into one of Hollywood's greatest directors. Only William Wyler and perhaps Howard Hawks can be compared with John Ford. He made so many great films it would be hard to narrow them down into a Top 10 List.

[@LeRoi715]

Thanks Mr Skinner for telling us the story of the great John Ford. It is time to see some movies I never seen....Greetings from Toronto as always!

[@sallykohorst8803]

Very. Very nice. Thanks for sharing his life.

[@jamesjenkins9319]

Hardly

[@caroltricarico5936]

John Ford was great. He knew how to pick his movies and his actors. Have never seen a John Ford movie I didn't like. Great documentary Jerry. Keep them coming.

[@georgebenson6036]

I saw a tribute show about him on network tv in the seventies. He was honored by several stars including Jimmy Stewart. I don't know if John Wayne was there or not. I can't remember.

[@ACOUSTIC_4LOVE]

Mr Skinner this is a top notch Video. Love your Work❤️🇺🇸. Ford was Absolutely a amazing Man and Talent that gave much to His Country. Gone are the Days of true Patriot no nonsense Actors with real talent.

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

❤🇺🇸

[@Pushyhog]

thanks Jerry, i been fortunate to have seen all these movies at least once & still watching them. I watch westerns 7 days a week. Grit & Me-TV.

[@gigerbrick]

Man, this was a great doc! Thanks and thumbs up!

[@Shagamaw-100]

John Ford. Gone but not forgotten.

[@michaelbaumgardner2530]

As a huge John Wayne fan Ford has always been a most interesting character,This was an excellent documentary,you out did your self this time Jerry...👍👍

[@kypo2674]

What a work of Art you create Jerry, Your soft tones and wonderful story telling belongs in the Hollywood pages.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you kypo. Jerry

[@deerhoda7574]

Jerry this was excellent. Thank you. Your story telling gets better every time. John Ford, Duke, and Ward would be happy.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Dee very much. Jerry

[@robertwatson39]

Jerry, that was a terrific tribute to a hard arse director who knew how to make movies. I believe that without him there would have been no John Wayne or Ward Bond. Not to mention the other fine actors in his group. There can never be another director like Ford as at his time the movie industry was still forming itself and that those times were a simpler times for them all. John Wayne once said he owed everything to Pappy, but I believe it was a two way street. I look forward to your next video Mate.

[@dougreed2257]

You are right Robert but without John Wayne, characters like ward bond, and his stock company actors, well, he defi itely needed them all, contributing to his success!

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Having grown up with Ward Bond on WAGON TRAIN, I was surprised that he had such a long apprenticeship. I dimly remember that Bond worked for other directors as a 'leading man.'

[@daveswensen9627]

Another wonderful biography. My favorite director and a very complex personality. Thanks Jerry!!

[@mikehutchins7963]

John Ford, what a man! Thank you Mr. Skinner for this fine documentary .

[@johnwayne5289]

Another good 1, enjoyed

[@johndufford5561]

Superb! Flawless! Thank you, Mr. Skinner.

[@coryd2668]

Thank you for all the work you put into your documentaries Mr Skinner!! Love your narration!! Great subject as always! Look forward to everything you do! Please keep them coming! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👩‍🦳

[@seymourrivers6169]

I enjoyed this video of Director John Ford, The Star Maker.

[@kathyh4804]

Excellent documentary as usual Jerry!!! Thank you for all the work you do!🌹

[@daved7024]

Thanks Jerry for an awesome documentary; I could have listened for hours. Simply perfection 🙂👍

[@martinmalloy8119]

imho loyalty is the most valuable character trait of a person...

[@mikeevans7381]

I wonder why he was so hard on John Wayne it's common for these extraordinarily talented people to be difficult at times but he seemed to really get on Wayne more than any other actors. You are a national treasure Mr Skinner thank you so much for your work. 🤔🇺🇸👍

[@AverageJoeDoh]

Great job, Jerry! I enjoyed it immensely!

[@martinmalloy8119]

Dear Jerry Let me be the first to thank you for another fantastic biopic, Viele Grüße aus Deutschland Cordially yours Martin

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Martin my friend. Jerry

[@petermcgarry4286]

Jerry, I've watched all your videos that I could and for me this is without doubt your magnum opus. Heartfelt thanks and congratulations.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Peter for your kind words. Jerry

[@jimmygarlon750]

This is a lot of info Jerry, thanks for the hard work.

[@foadghavami2004]

How many great westerns he made! and then made How green was my valley, still brings tears of nostalgia and bygone time in the eyes.

[@johnready630]

I learned a lot about John Ford I didn't know . Thanks !

[@Lee-qp6gf]

Yep, you just made a masterpiece of your own, Mr. Skinner. One can't help but to hang on to every word you say. Almost have seen all of Ford's movies and just watched "Donavon's Reef" the other night. Saw it last when I came out. Again, thanks for your time, Lee

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Lee for watching and letting me know. Jerry

[@foadghavami2004]

What a master of writing and narrating, excellent tribute to the greatest American film maker and one of the greatest of the Cinema, who his statute is held in the Pantheon of Cinema. What a man what a prolific man JOhn Ford was, the man of the greatest bravest generation.

[@hell0hkitty]

jerry, this was epic. reminds us all of a Hollywood that is now, no more.

[@CarterWHern]

Wonderful!

[@chachadodds5860]

As always, Mr. Skinner, a very well done biography. John Ford, definitely stands as the icon of an era. His personality, sins exactly like my grandfather; hard-nosed, demanding, decorated WW2 veteran, care-taking, duty-bound, cruel, and prickly. But I loved and respected him, anyway. There are many of Fords films here, that I've seen, but many I haven't. I plan to binge watch next weekend.

[@steveshoemaker6347]

What a awesome guy John Ford was.... Jerry if someone ask me who does the best Documentary's on famous people on TV or KZbin or any where for that matter....Without thinking l would say Jerry Skinner Jerry Skinner Jerry Skinner..You might think why me....Well you do very good research and cut to the chase with on bull This is no lie...This old man thanks you. From Shoe🇺🇸

[@florianstollmayerswildwest8926]

Dear Mr. Skinner, I like your Documentaries a lot. John Ford is one of mt favorite directors.

[@kacieogle513]

I recently found this channel. I drive all over the southeast us and this channel makes my drives so much more enjoyable! Thank you mr skinner

[@JerrySkinner1943]

U Bet Kacie. Jerry

[@pfrancis7483]

Everything starts somewhere and either improves and becomes unrecognizable or it wilts away and is never experienced. Your historical accounts of Hollywood is so educational and fun, and the comparison of before and after Hollywood's birth fascinating.

[@dottiscamprunamuck2830]

You did a great job on this one, you always do.

[@63DW89A]

Wonderful documentary! Thank you again Jerry! The finest education any aspiring director could get would be to watch all of John Ford's films, multiple times, and carefully analyze each scene. Before making "Citizen Kane" Orson Welles watched "Stagecoach" 39 times! Before making any new movie, Steven Spielberg says he always watches "The Searchers" again, and sometimes with multiple viewings. The way Ford can have a scene tell a story, without a word being spoken, is an absolute masterclass in movie making. There have been quite a few GREAT directors, but John Ford is in a class ALL by himself. He is truly a "Director's Director".

[@DBAllen]

As always masterfully done Jerry.

[@nksherwani9104]

Sir, Skinner your research is amazing. Your style of telling story is like no other. Your voice n accent is very classic . I love u n your work. Thanks

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you NK. Jerry

[@normahird9059]

Mr Skinner.... Another fantastic video. Only you can make a video with great research and information. The aspect of John Ford giving information to the Navy regarding the Japanese prior to Pearl Harbor is amazing. John Ford might have been a person with a nasty personality but he was an innovative producer. Thank you for introducing us to this superb person.

[@speedystriper]

Ingmar Bergman once called Ford the "greatest living film director. He was a big influence on Spielberg, Scorsese, Paul Schrader, Welles and many more filmmakers. The Searchers was one of the films that inspired George Lucas when he wrote the script for Star Wars. Kurosawa also was heavily influenced by Ford.

[@rolfsinkgraven]

A great documentary Mr Skinner, you portrayed him as he was, a very good director with a big mouth and a heart of gold. He made great films.

[@UncommonWoman1611]

THANK YOU JERRY!!! I'VE SEEN MOST OF MR. FORD'S FILMS!!! FILM NOIR ARE MY FAVORITES!!! YOU ALWAYS DO AN AMAZING JOB!!! 🙇🏾‍♀️🙇🏾‍♀️🙇🏾‍♀️💝💝💝🕊🕊🕊

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

❤❤❤

[@tommcdaniel2208]

Can't thank you enough for this brilliant presentation. Love so many of these truly classic films. For any flaws he may have had...he was a genius. Almost all are giants are. Thanks again for all your hard work.

[@deanarupe73]

Jerry I've enjoyed these videos for years. This is one of my favorites. Richard is an icon. I absolutely love his films but my favourite role of his is hands down Misery!

[@karenleemallonee684]

Well, Mr. Skinner, this video is so beautifully done. Being a big John Ford fan, I loved this! Thank you for putting in the time and effort that you do to make amazing content!! I will definitely be watching this again!!! 🌼

[@mikeorclem]

thanks jerry..that was great...any chance you can make one of these about you..?>? you are a star.

[@karenwitt8042]

I think I’ve seen most all of Ford’s movies especially if John Wayne and Ward Bond were in them. My favorite is the Quiet Man

[@vinceniederman]

My Favorite John Ford Movie is “Stagecoach” From 1939 Great Western Movie Which I Watched One Day on Demand!

[@goldeneyefleming]

Womderful Documentary

[@StrokerStevens]

He was a truly great director! Definitely my Favorite and directed my favorite actors, movies, including westerns!

[@jerryickle-wo6oi]

In the picture of the civil war scene the other actor with George Peppard is Russ Tamblyn who played Riff in the movie “West Side Story

[@rosemitchell5224]

Jerry - Your fans in Harlem LOVE ALL OF YOUR DOCUMENTARIES!!!

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Rose, tell my friends in Harlem i love them. Jerry

[@jamesellsworth9673]

Film documentaries don't get better than this.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you James, you make my day. Jerry

[@lynngregory393]

You did a beautiful job, Mr Skinner, just beautiful!

[@peterhaslund]

Ford gave a BBC interview that's worth looking up. The very correct British interviewer summises that Wayne is Ford's friend, to which Ford replies they just worked together on a few films. SOB was larger than life

[@apexxxx10]

*Here John Ford is smoking El Cheapo TIPARILLO 'cigars' mostly made of Non Tobacco Material' Greetings from sunny tropical THAILAND BikeSanooK Johnny*

[@sunrunneroldbottels223]

for my favorite director, these is the best biography i have seen.

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Thanks Jerry that was the best movie documentary that I have ever seen. True to fact as always. Take care and all the best. Stevie

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Steve, where is your repairs located. Jerry

[@stevesrepairs5778]

Hy Jerry, I'm located at Bolton, Lancashire. England. I make, repair, adjust and refurbish Jewellery. Stevie

[@citizen1163]

Can't get enough of your vids of cultural icons! Many thanks from London England🙏 From me 🇬🇧 to you 🇺🇸 ✌ Ps That early footage of John Wayne & Ward Bond!! 🙌🙌🙌

[@glynstimpson]

Great video. Wonderful like all your video s thanks

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Glyn. Jerry

[@revvyhevvy]

Loved your fantastic vid on one of the greatest directors ever, John Ford. A great tribute to a 'complicated' man. Thanks

[@pepeboy234]

What an incredible life!

[@pepeboy234]

@@vinceniederman Remember, that is a perception by some people but not most who knew him. People get confused between rude or to the point. Abrupt and forthright is not rude

[@snowdiann]

Very good

[@psblad2667]

Wow!!! Thank you Mr. Skinner!

[@andymckane7271]

A respectful correction, Mr. Skinner: Goulding's Lodge is located in Monument Valley, Utah. I've stayed there many times over the years. I dealy love the place and highly recommend it. With this one slight correction, this is another of your exceptional biographies! Thank you very much.

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Andy, yes Monument Valley is so large it is partly in Arizona and partly in Utah. It is one of my favorite places. Thank you again Andy. Jerry

[@michaelharrington7656]

A super documentary, thank you. Ford was not a nice man, but he was a great man, a genius who pretended to be a workman more than an artist.

[@vinceniederman]

Yup and John Ford Was So Mean on The Set of His Films Didn't Take Crap From No One!

[@solomonhill8773]

You missed his last film "Cheyenne Autumn" one of my favorites.

[@glenn7152]

Withought Ford,there would never have been A John Wayne" in my book!

[@KTHKUHNKK]

As always Jerry super great stuff Buddy Keith Kuhn

[@JerrySkinner1943]

Thank you Keith. Good to see your name again my friend. Jerry

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[@angelahartley3212]

I loved this!! Thank you!!!

[@pamfrank3962]

Excellent documentary 👏

[@Corgis175]

I went to the Village of Cong where the Quiet Man was filmed earlier. Quite an experience. Even in May of 1997 when I was there I saw some shop keepers that had parts in the film.

[@johnnykennedy8551]

Johnny Ford 1894-1973 age 79 years old the American lead director of stagecoach rest in peace amen 🇻🇪🇻🇦🇺🇲🇸🇲🇷🇴🇯🇵🇮🇹🇮🇳🇮🇱🇩🇪🇬🇧🇪🇬🇧🇷🇨🇦🇦🇺👡👡🍾🥧🥯🌭🍔🍞🍟❤️🎸🦡🦍🦒🐊🐘🦝🦊🐼🐺🐯🦁

[@johnnykennedy8551]

Johnny Ford rest in peace amen 🇻🇪🇻🇦🇺🇲🇸🇲🇷🇴🇯🇵🇮🇹🇮🇳🇮🇱🇩🇪🇬🇧🇪🇬🇧🇷🇨🇦🇦🇺👡👡🍾🥧🥯🌭🍞🍞❤️🎸🦡🦍🦒🐊🐘🦊🐼🐺🐯🦁

[@johnnykennedy8551]

Johnny Ford rest in peace amen 🇻🇪🇻🇦🇺🇲🇸🇲🇷🇴🇯🇵🇮🇹🇮🇳🇮🇱🇩🇪🇬🇧🇪🇬🇨🇦🇧🇷🇦🇺👡👡🍾🥧🥯🌭🍞🍔🍟❤️🎸🦡🦍🦒🐊🐘🦊🦝🐼🐺🐯🦁

[@johnnykennedy8551]

His autopsy it was ruled a heart failure stage three rest in peace johnny Ford amen 🇻🇪🇻🇦🇺🇲🇸🇲🇷🇴🇯🇵🇮🇹🇮🇳🇮🇱🇩🇪🇬🇧🇪🇬🇨🇦🇧🇷🇦🇺👡👡🍾🥧🥯🌭🍞🍔🍟❤️🎸🦡🦍🦒🐊🐘🦊🦝🐼🐺🐯🦁

[@johnnykennedy8551]

He was buried at holy cross cemetery in clover city California rest in peace johnny Ford amen 🇻🇪🇻🇦🇺🇲🇸🇲🇷🇴🇯🇵🇮🇹🇮🇳🇮🇱🇩🇪🇬🇧🇪🇬🇨🇦🇧🇷🇦🇺👡👡🍾🥧🥯🌭🍞🍟❤️🎸🦡🦍🦒🐊🐘🦊🦝🐼🐺🐯🦁

[@johnnykennedy8551]

He was married to Maria ford and had a couple of kids and he was a naval force military chaplain of the United States Navy in Annapolis Maryland rest in peace johnny Ford amen 🇻🇪🇻🇦🇺🇲🇸🇲🇷🇴🇯🇵🇮🇹🇮🇳🇮🇱🇩🇪🇬🇧🇪🇬🇨🇦🇧🇷🇦🇺👡👡🍾🥧🥯🌭🍞🍔🍟❤️🎸🦡🦍🦒🐊🦊🦝🐼🐺🐯🦁

[@JohnMinehan-lx9ts]

The two films, FT Apache and She Wore a Yellow Ribbon, are the best ever made about the US Army . . . and was made by a Sailor . . . .

[@rogerwilson3633]

Thanks Jerry !

[@dr.barrycohn5461]

One of your best uploads, thanks.

[@Lizerator]

This is so fascinating, had no idea about his military service.

[@bethbartlett5692]

I have never heard the details of Ford's Military affiliation in any other of his Biography Documentaries. *Well done Mr Jerry.*

[@John-ve3gg]

Great video thank you

[@joaoalbertodosanjosgomes1536]

Nice pictures of John Ford.👍.

[@kenkrausse3624]

Many thanks again

[@CliffBronson1212]

Thanks Jerry ✌️ well done partnerrr - Buck Wyatt Montana 😊

[@rogersmith4834]

To help out here--Claudette Colbert's French name is pronounced Col-BAIR, not COL-bert. In FORT APACHE, Fonda's character was Thursday, not Thurston. Shirley Temple's then-husband was actor John Agar--AY-gar, not Ay-ger.

[@snootybaronet]

Ford's parents were from Spiddal, County Galway, pronounced GAWL-way.