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John Cromwell

Directing Born Dec 23, 1886 Toledo, Ohio, USA 10 credits

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.

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Known for

Film

3 Women

as Mr. Rose
Film

A Wedding

as Bishop Martin

Full filmography

  • Studio One (1948) as Senator Harvey Rogers
  • 3 Women (1977) as Mr. Rose
  • A Wedding (1978) as Bishop Martin
  • The Company She Keeps (1951) as Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
  • The Mighty (1929) as Mr. Jamieson
  • Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) as John Brown (uncredited)
  • Top Secret Affair (1957) as General Daniel A. Grimshaw
  • Ann Vickers (1933) as Sad Faced Doughboy (uncredited)
  • The Dummy (1929) as Walter Babbing
  • Street of Chance (1930) as Imbrie (uncredited)