This day in 1966 saw the release of legendary director JOHN FORD’S last film, 7 WOMEN.

Set in China in the early 30’s, 7 WOMEN told a story of a group of dedicated missionary women. Not a teriffic film but a great cast featuring ANNE BANCROFT, SUE LYON, MARGARET LEIGHTON, FLORA ROBSON, MILDRED DUNNOCK, BETTY FIELD and ANNA LEE.

While not exactly the final film that FORD fans may have hoped for, his fingerprints are all over it. Below, a tribute from PETER BOGDANOVICH: