John Cromwell

Personal Info

Known For

Directing

Known Credits

1.5259

Gender

Male

Birthday

23-Dec-1886

Age

(140 years old)

Place of Birth

Toledo, Ohio, USA

Also Known As
  • Elwood Dager Cromwell

John 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.


Credits

A Wedding A Wedding (1978) Character: Bishop Martin
Muffin's wedding to Dino Corelli is to be a big affair. Except the ageing priest isn't too sure of the ceremony, only the families actually turn up as the Corelli Italian connection is suspect, security guards watch the gifts rather over-zealously, and Dino's grandma expires in bed just as the reception starts. Could be quite an occasion.
Abe Lincoln in Illinois Abe Lincoln in Illinois (1940) Character: John Brown (uncredited)
Abe Lincoln in Illinois is a 1940 biographical film which tells the story of the life of Abraham Lincoln from his departure from Kentucky until his election as President of the United States.
Ann Vickers Ann Vickers (1933) Character: Sad Faced Doughboy (uncredited)
After a love affair ending in an abortion, a young prison reformer submerges herself in her work. She then falls for a controversial and married judge and scandal looms again.
3 Women 3 Women (1977) Character: Mr. Rose
Two co-workers, one a vain woman and the other an awkward teenager, share an increasingly bizarre relationship after becoming roommates.
The Dummy The Dummy (1929) Character: Walter Babbing
The title character is office-boy Barney. Pretending to be a deaf-mute, Barney tries to trump his detective boss Walter Babbing by tracking down the person who kidnapped Peggy Meredith, the daughter of wealthy Agnes and Trumbull Meredith.
The Company She Keeps The Company She Keeps (1951) Character: Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
A lady con artist sets out to steal her parole officer's fiance.
Street of Chance Street of Chance (1930) Character: Imbrie (uncredited)
'Natural' Davis (William Powell) is a respected gambler who follows a ruthless code of honor with those who cheat against him. His wife, Alma (Kay Francis), wants to divorce him because of his addiction and lifestyle, but they agree on a reconciliation and second honeymoon together and 'Natural' promises to give up gambling. However, his plans change when his brother, 'Babe' (Regis Toomey), arrives in town looking to score big, and 'Natural' has to devise a plan quickly to put him off gambling forever.
Top Secret Affair Top Secret Affair (1957) Character: General Daniel A. Grimshaw
A publisher uses her magazine and charm to derail a general on the Washington fast track.
The Mighty The Mighty (1929) Character: Mr. Jamieson
In this melodrama set during WWI, a gangster joins the army and is promoted to major. He then returns from war torn Europe to tell a family that their beloved son had died in his arms during a battle. The major then falls in love with the late soldier's sister and decides to accept a position in town as the new police commissioner.



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