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John Cromwell

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.

Known for

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

Full filmography

A Wedding
A Wedding
1978 • Bishop Martin
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3 Women
3 Women
1977 • Mr. Rose
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Top Secret Affair
Top Secret Affair
1957 • General Daniel A. Grimshaw
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The Company She Keeps
The Company She Keeps
1951 • Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
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Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
1940 • John Brown (uncredited)
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Ann Vickers
Ann Vickers
1933 • Sad Faced Doughboy (uncredited)
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Street of Chance
Street of Chance
1930 • Imbrie (uncredited)
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The Mighty
The Mighty
1929 • Mr. Jamieson
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The Dummy
The Dummy
1929 • Walter Babbing
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John Cromwell – Biography, Known For & Filmography