John Ford- The Tornado (1917)

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THE TORNADO

DIRECTED BY JOHN FORD (Jack Ford)
BISON MOTION PICTUES
UNIVERSAL FILM MANUFATURING COMPANY



Information from IMDb

Plot Summary
The plot revolves around disasters, gangs, and parents and children.


Full Cast
John Ford ... Jack Dayton (as Jack Ford)
Jean Hathaway ... Jack's mother
Peter Gerald ... Pendleton, banker from Rock River (as Pete Gerald)
Elsie Thornton ... Bess, Jack's daughter
Duke Worne ... Lesparre, the lead of Cayote gang
John Duffy ... Slick, Jack's partner

Stunts
John Ford

Writing Credits
Grace Cunard scenario /story
Francis Ford scenario/ story
John Ford (as Jack Ford)

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The Tornado is a 1917 short Western film.
It was Ford's debut film as a director.
The film is considered to be lost

It was also written and starred John Ford
with the director even doing stunt work.

The Tornado can be described as bleak and tense.
The main genres are drama and western.
In terms of style, The Tornado is a silent production.
In approach, it is serious and realistic. It is located in the USA.
Visually, The Tornado is black and white.
Original length was either two or three reels, depending on the source,
and run for approx 30minutes.