About Harry Chapman Ford
Lived 1877 – 1938 (aged 60–61). Harry Chapman Ford was an American playwright and stage manager.
Harry Chapman Ford was a playwright and novelist in the United States. Two of his plays and one of his novels were adapted to film.
Early life
Henry Chapman Ford was born in Baltimore, Maryland. His mother was actress Blanche Chapman. His father was Henry Clay Ford, owner of Ford's Theatre. He had two brothers, Frank A. and George D.
Career
Two of Ford's plays and one of his books were made into films. He was a stage director for theaters, and toured internationally with the theater adaptation of The Garden of Allah. He directed Viola Allen. Eve's Leaves (1925) Ebb Tide (1931)
Filmography Anna Ascends (1922) Eve's Leaves (1926) adapted by Paul Sloane from Ford's 1925 play of the same name Shadow of the Law (1926) adapted by Leah Baird and Grover Jones from Ford's novel Two Gates
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Who was Harry Chapman Ford?
American playwright and stage manager
When was Harry Chapman Ford born?
Harry Chapman Ford was born in 1877.
When did Harry Chapman Ford die?
Harry Chapman Ford died on 21 May 1938 in Rutherford.
What was Harry Chapman Ford's occupation?
Harry Chapman Ford was a playwright and stage manager.
What nationality was Harry Chapman Ford?
Harry Chapman Ford was American.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Harry Chapman Ford
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