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John Cromwell

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John Cromwell

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Also known as Elwood Dager Cromwell

American actor, director and producer (1886/7–1979)

Film & TV

Toledo, Ohio, USA

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

  • A Wedding — Bishop Martin1978
  • 3 Women — Mr. Rose1977
  • Top Secret Affair — General Daniel A. Grimshaw1957
  • The Company She Keeps — Desk Sergeant (uncredited)1951
  • Studio One — Senator Harvey Rogers1948
  • Abe Lincoln in Illinois — John Brown (uncredited)1940
  • Ann Vickers — Sad Faced Doughboy (uncredited)1933
  • Street of Chance — Imbrie (uncredited)1930
  • The Mighty — Mr. Jamieson1929
  • The Dummy — Walter Babbing1929

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Instance of
human
Given name
John
Gender
male
Citizenship
United States
Place of birth
Toledo
Place of death
Santa Barbara
Languages spoken
English language
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date of birth
1886-12-23
date of death
1979-09-26
Commons category
John Cromwell
start of work period
1912-00-00
Commons Creator page
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