
John Cromwell
Known for Directing · 10 credits
- Born
- 1886-12-23
- Died
- 1979-09-26
- Place of birth
- Toledo, Ohio, USA
- Also known as
- Elwood Dager Cromwell
Biography
Elwood Dager Cromwell, known as John Cromwell, was an American film and stage director and actor. His films spanned the early days of sound to 1950s film noir, when his directing career was cut short by the Hollywood blacklist.
Known For
TV Shows (1)
Movies (9)

3 Women
1977
as Mr. Rose

A Wedding
1978
as Bishop Martin

The Company She Keeps
1951
as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)

Ann Vickers
1933
as Sad Faced Doughboy (uncredited)

Top Secret Affair
1957
as General Daniel A. Grimshaw

The Mighty
1929
as Mr. Jamieson

Abe Lincoln in Illinois
1940
as John Brown (uncredited)

The Dummy
1929
as Walter Babbing

Street of Chance
1930
as Imbrie (uncredited)
About John Cromwell
Elwood Dager Cromwell, known as John Cromwell, was an American film and stage director and actor. His films spanned the early days of sound to 1950s film noir, when his directing career was cut short by the Hollywood blacklist. With 10 credits spanning from 1929 to 1978, John Cromwell has appeared in 9 films and 1 TV show.
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Most Popular John Cromwell Movies
- 3 Women (1977) — as Mr. Rose
- A Wedding (1978) — as Bishop Martin
- The Company She Keeps (1951) — as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
- Ann Vickers (1933) — as Sad Faced Doughboy (uncredited)
- Top Secret Affair (1957) — as General Daniel A. Grimshaw
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