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.

John Cromwell

Directing Born December 23, 1886 – Died September 26, 1979 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

Studio One

Senator Harvey Rogers

3 Women

Mr. Rose

A Wedding

Bishop Martin

The Company She Keeps

Desk Sergeant (uncredited)

Ann Vickers

Sad Faced Doughboy (uncredited)

Top Secret Affair

General Daniel A. Grimshaw

Abe Lincoln in Illinois

John Brown (uncredited)

The Mighty

Mr. Jamieson

Street of Chance

Imbrie (uncredited)

The Dummy

Walter Babbing