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-==Superman screenshot==
-Screenshots are perfectly acceptable under the Fair Use guideline that says they can be used in conjunctionw with discussion of "a film or its contents". Actors and/or their characters are contents of a film. However I have requested to the original uploader that the image summary for this screenshot be expanded. Additional: I have gone ahead and expanded the Image Summary use rationale myself, as it appears the image was not directly created for this article, however with the exception of a user page that has the image (and will probably have to remove it), all other uses of the image (including illustrating the article on the actress in the image, as well as the character played by Ford) appear to be in keeping with the wording of the Screenshot use tag. Until this wording is changed, I abide by it. [[User:23skidoo|23skidoo]] 17:18, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
-: As you know, since you participated in the conversation at [[Wikipedia_talk:Fair_use_criteria#Another_TV_Screenshot_quick_simple_question]], the general consensus is that actors don't count as "contents" and that screenshots shouldn't be used for actor articles.
-: Anyway, the presence of this photo violates the first criterion of [[WP:FUC]], that "[n]o free equivalent is available...that would adequately give the same information". A free equivalent is now available that gives the same information, i.e., what Ford looks like. There we should not have the fair use image. &mdash;[[User:Chowbok|Chowbok]] 18:25, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
-::I just checked and I can see no sign of there being a consensus on any such thing. And where may I ask could one find a so-called free use image illustrating Ford's role in Superman??? Or for that matter Gilda, Blackboard Jungle or any of his famous roles. [[User:23skidoo|23skidoo]] 19:24, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
-:::We don't need an image for every part he played, or even just the significant ones. We just need one or two so people can identify him. This isn't a fan site, it's an encyclopedia article. &mdash;[[User:Chowbok|Chowbok]] 19:33, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
-On a related issue, surely the Commons has a better image? That one is awful. If we're going to be forced to use Commons images, let's at least have one that is half decent. [[User:23skidoo|23skidoo]] 17:27, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
-:Feel free to replace it with a better ''freely-licensed'' photo if you can find one. &mdash;[[User:Chowbok|Chowbok]] 18:25, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
-::I just noticed that you're a friend of the family. Why not ask them to release a good photo under the GFDL or one of the acceptable CC licenses? &mdash;[[User:Chowbok|Chowbok]] 18:28, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
-:::Why should be have to? Ford is a public figure. [[User:23skidoo|23skidoo]] 19:26, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
-::::You're missing the point. We don't need permission from his family to post a photo, but his family presumably has a lot of photos of him, and may be willing to give us one under favorable copyright terms. Anyway, I thought ''you'' were the friend of the family. Didn't you say that above?
-::::Anyway, it was just a suggestion.&mdash;[[User:Chowbok|Chowbok]] 19:32, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
-:::::I might be a friend but be damned if I'm going to impose upon them at this time. Especially since I feel it is totally unnecessary. Anyway, forget it. Do what you want, I don't care. [[User:23skidoo|23skidoo]] 19:38, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
-::::::Hey, you were the one complaining about the quality of the image. I was just trying to help. &mdash;[[User:Chowbok|Chowbok]] 19:40, 5 September 2006 (UTC)
-==Military service==
-There are a lot of false rumors out there about Ford's military service. I called Jack Green of the [[U.S. Naval Historical Center]] and he informed me that James Wise's book ''Stars in Blue'' {{ISBN|1557509379}} contains the most accurate information available on Wise's military service. Wise interviewed Ford and also consulted official bio files on Ford held by the Naval Historical Center. I therefore corrected the military section of the bio based on the Wise book..[[User:johnfmh|johnfmh]] 9 September 2006.
-I found another source that corroborates the material in the Wise book: Robert F. Dorr and Fred L. Borch, "Glenn Ford honored for his Vietnam Service," ''Navy Times'', 25 September 2006. --[[User:Johnfmh|Johnfmh]] 20:03, 27 October 2006 (UTC)
-*How would Mr Ford be entitled to an [[Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal]] if he never went overseas with the Marine Corps?  Also, why would he have been discharged in 1944 rather than 1945; was it a medical or a hardship discharge?[[User:Foofbun|Foofbun]] ([[User talk:Foofbun|talk]]) 01:55, 19 June 2010 (UTC)
-*Reading the military section, I get confused as to where Ford was located, either Cp Pendleton or Cp Lejeune while waiting.... I too question whether he was awarded the a Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal or not. But things do happen, my father received a Philippine Independence Medal along with the Philippine Liberation Medal for his WWII Philippines combat service. The former being one he did not meet DA regs criteria for; it was later rescinded but no one ever told him that. And in the Marine Corps we called it OCS not OTS.  There is mention that Ford was medically discharged in '44; I would think that if that problem persisted the rest of his life it might exclude him from further service.  There is no mention of him switching to the Navy, getting a commission, and achieving O6 grade as implied by the photo. [[User:Meyerj|Meyerj]] ([[User talk:Meyerj|talk]]) 14:16, 1 August 2016 (UTC)
-==Salt and pepper shakers ... again==
-I see someone put back the bit about Ford allegedly collecting salt and pepper shakers. I might have let it go (it's a minor thing) if I hadn't noticed that virtually the same line appears in the [[Bob Hope]] article, and once again without confirming source. This set off a red flag -- I've seen similar "back door vandalism" attempts before, so I have removed it again from this article (as well as from the Bob Hope article) pending confirmation. [[User:23skidoo|23skidoo]] 14:09, 26 September 2006 (UTC)
-: It was put back again and I removed it again. I've sent a query to Mr. Ford's family to see if they can confirm if it is true (although this probably is considered Original Research). [[User:23skidoo|23skidoo]] 11:22, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
-:: I have just had it confirmed directly from a family member that the salt and pepper shakers thing is bogus. Therefore it is to be removed immediately if it's added again. [[User:23skidoo|23skidoo]] 19:59, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
-::: I just reverted another "salt and pepper shakers" vandalism and blocked the vandal for a week. They'll probably try again under another IP, though. [[User:23skidoo|23skidoo]] 18:37, 1 November 2006 (UTC)
-==Conflict between Glenn and his son==
-A paragraph has been added to the article regarding friction between Peter Ford and his father. The link given as citation does not go to a full article (you need to be a Globe and Mail subscriber. As it currently stands the statement may be in violation of [[WP:BLP]] on the part of Peter if a more verifiable source can't be located. [[User:23skidoo|23skidoo]] 23:18, 1 October 2006 (UTC)
-I added the paragraph. Personally, I have no interest in film making and have nothing but praise for Glenn Ford's great career. I posted this information for other people's knowledge of Ford's hard work in Hollywood, his tumultous personal life and his interesting knowledge of home renovations. The Globe and Mail had this 942 word article by R. Severo on Ford's long and illustrious career as well as his various marriages and the fact that he was actually born in Canada. [http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/Page/document/v4/sub/MarketingPage?user_URL=http://www.theglobeandmail.com%2Fservlet%2Fstory%2FRTGAM.20060830.wGlennFord0830%2FBNStory%2FEntertainment%2F&ord=3248047&brand=theglobeandmail&redirect_reason=2&denial_reasons=none&force_login=false]
-The Globe and Mail is comparable to the New York Times; if you are not a paid subscriber, the printed information goes into the archives section of the paper's web site after 10 or 14 days. I should add that the Globe and Mail is Canada's most popular paper with the largest numbers of subscribers.[http://www.dbmarketing.com/articles/Art107.htm]  I bought the September 1, 2006 issue of [[The Globe and Mail]] newspaper and later noticed its coverage of Glenn Ford's obituary; so all the quotes provided come from this article. The Globe and Mail article on page S.10 come from the Arts and Entertainment section of this paper which printed this extended Obituary on Glenn Ford's life. The information must be correct as Severo would not print it without proof. Please note that not all great Hollywood's actor's lives are perfect; even Ford had 4 separate wives whom he all divorced. With kind Regards, [[User:Leoboudv|Leoboudv]] 20:20, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
-: If it's in an article and properly sourced, that's fine (and the G&M isn't the Enquirer by any stretch of the imagination). Agreed, no one's perfect and Glenn Ford definitely had a very interesting life. [[User:23skidoo|23skidoo]] 22:01, 12 October 2006 (UTC)
-==Welsh parents?==
-I'd like to see a reference for the Welsh parents.  This source contradicts the statement:
-http://genealogie.planete.qc.ca/images/lignee_Ford_Glen.pdf
-It seems his parents (his father at least) was a fourth generation Quebecer (Canadian).  Furthermore, his Ford ancestor was from England.  Maybe his mom was Welsh??? [[User:69.159.89.88|69.159.89.88]] 16:01, 14 December 2006 (UTC)
-Mom was from Pontypridd, South Wales. Said to be in his autobiography.  <span style="font-size: smaller;" class="autosigned">—Preceding [[Wikipedia:Signatures|unsigned]] comment added by [[Special:Contributions/78.149.21.81|78.149.21.81]] ([[User talk:78.149.21.81|talk]]) 14:39, 18 February 2010 (UTC)</span><!-- Template:UnsignedIP --> <!--Autosigned by SineBot-->
-==Birthplace==
-I have been contacted by Ford's son who says IMDb and other sources are wrong and that Glenn Ford was born in Quebec City. I have included one link to an interview with Glenn Ford in the infobox, and then made the unusual step of citing Peter Ford's e-mail to me in the text because he also provided me with the name of the hospital. This skirts original research, I  know, but is only intended to be a temporary reference until Peter Ford's biography of his father is released in the near future. I have asked if he can provide a printed source. The IMDb listing is wrong and a correction has been submitted to them. This said, it's possible Saint-Christine is a part of Quebec City, the same way Scarborough is part of Toronto... [[User:23skidoo|23skidoo]] 13:35, 5 April 2007 (UTC)
-Yes, since IMDB is user-submitted it should not ever be used as a source for Wikipedia.--[[User:Gloriamarie|Gloriamarie]] ([[User talk:Gloriamarie|talk]]) 19:03, 30 October 2008 (UTC)
-==Born in Canada==
-Should the categories Americans of Welsh/Scottish descent be deleted since there are already Canadians of W/S descent? And what about Welsh-American actors? [[User:Clarityfiend|Clarityfiend]] ([[User talk:Clarityfiend|talk]]) 22:20, 2 October 2008 (UTC)
-* It depends whether a person is eligible for a category based upon citizenship or only by country of birth. [[User:23skidoo|23skidoo]] ([[User talk:23skidoo|talk]]) 05:35, 3 October 2008 (UTC)
-==Much better new images==
-An anonymous editor has added a much better lead image. Although it is a screen capture, it originates from the Commons, so it's kosher. [[User:23skidoo|23skidoo]] ([[User talk:23skidoo|talk]]) 20:02, 28 November 2008 (UTC)
-== Greedy son? ==
-I heard Glenn`s son, took control of all his dads property and monies well before Glenn died....anyone enlighten me further? [[User:Zorro59|Zorro59]] ([[User talk:Zorro59|talk]]) 18:55, 2 August 2014 (UTC)
-:Did his father have dementia? ([[Special:Contributions/92.15.204.113|92.15.204.113]] ([[User talk:92.15.204.113|talk]]) 17:57, 16 February 2016 (UTC))
-== Disambiguation ==
-May I suggest that we create a disambiguation page, there is another Glenn Ford that has been prominent in the media lately and my classmates and students are routinely directing to the actor, rather than the death-row exonoree. The other Glenn Ford's article links here: [[Conviction and Exoneration of Glenn Ford|Glenn Ford]].  [[User:Birkwad|Birkwad]] ([[User talk:Birkwad|talk]]) 15:37, 30 April 2015 (UTC)
-Additionally, does anyone have thoughts now that there are two notable Glenn Fords to change the title to [[Glenn Ford (Actor)]]?  [[User:Birkwad|Birkwad]] ([[User talk:Birkwad|talk]]) 22:17, 1 May 2015 (UTC)
-== Politics ==
-Does anyone know when he switched from being a Democrat to a Republican? ([[Special:Contributions/92.15.204.113|92.15.204.113]] ([[User talk:92.15.204.113|talk]]) 17:56, 16 February 2016 (UTC))
-== Racism ==
-Glenn Ford was accused of racism after refusing to sit next to Gail Fisher at an awards ceremony in 1973. ([[Special:Contributions/2A00:23C4:6384:600:3929:8D8F:4416:DCD9|2A00:23C4:6384:600:3929:8D8F:4416:DCD9]] ([[User talk:2A00:23C4:6384:600:3929:8D8F:4416:DCD9|talk]]) 00:02, 18 August 2017 (UTC))
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