Portrait of John Cromwell

John Cromwell

Bio: 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
Born: Thu, Dec 23 1886
Birthplace: Toledo, Ohio, USA

Death: Wed, Sep 26 1979
John Cromwell is 92 years old
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Poster of A Matter of Morals
A Matter of Morals
John Cromwell was 74 in A Matter of Morals as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 31 1961
Poster of The Scavengers
The Scavengers
John Cromwell was 72 in The Scavengers as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 01 1959
Poster of The Goddess
The Goddess
John Cromwell was 71 in The Goddess as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jun 24 1958
Poster of The Racket
The Racket
John Cromwell was 64 in The Racket as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 25 1951
Poster of The Company She Keeps
The Company She Keeps
John Cromwell was 64 in The Company She Keeps as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 27 1951
Poster of Caged
Caged
John Cromwell was 63 in Caged as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 1950
Poster of Night Song
Night Song
John Cromwell was 61 in Night Song as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 20 1948
Poster of Dead Reckoning
Dead Reckoning
John Cromwell was 60 in Dead Reckoning as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 31 1946
Poster of Anna and the King of Siam
Anna and the King of Siam
John Cromwell was 59 in Anna and the King of Siam as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 11 1946
Poster of The Enchanted Cottage
The Enchanted Cottage
John Cromwell was 58 in The Enchanted Cottage as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 28 1945
Poster of Watchtower Over Tomorrow
Watchtower Over Tomorrow
John Cromwell was 58 in Watchtower Over Tomorrow as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 29 1945
Poster of Guest in the House
Guest in the House
John Cromwell was 57 in Guest in the House as 'Co-Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1944
Poster of Since You Went Away
Since You Went Away
John Cromwell was 57 in Since You Went Away as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 30 1944
Poster of Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake
Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake
John Cromwell was 55 in Son of Fury: The Story of Benjamin Blake as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 29 1942
Poster of So Ends Our Night
So Ends Our Night
John Cromwell was 54 in So Ends Our Night as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 27 1941
Poster of Victory
Victory
John Cromwell was 53 in Victory as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1940
Poster of Abe Lincoln in Illinois
Abe Lincoln in Illinois
John Cromwell was 53 in Abe Lincoln in Illinois as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Feb 22 1940
Poster of In Name Only
In Name Only
John Cromwell was 52 in In Name Only as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 18 1939
Poster of Made for Each Other
Made for Each Other
John Cromwell was 52 in Made for Each Other as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 10 1939
Poster of Algiers
Algiers
John Cromwell was 51 in Algiers as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 16 1938
Poster of The Prisoner of Zenda
The Prisoner of Zenda
John Cromwell was 50 in The Prisoner of Zenda as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 03 1937
Poster of Banjo on My Knee
Banjo on My Knee
John Cromwell was 49 in Banjo on My Knee as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 11 1936
Poster of To Mary - with Love
To Mary - with Love
John Cromwell was 49 in To Mary - with Love as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Aug 01 1936
Poster of Little Lord Fauntleroy
Little Lord Fauntleroy
John Cromwell was 49 in Little Lord Fauntleroy as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 06 1936
Poster of I Dream Too Much
I Dream Too Much
John Cromwell was 48 in I Dream Too Much as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 29 1935
Poster of Jalna
Jalna
John Cromwell was 48 in Jalna as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 09 1935
Poster of Village Tale
Village Tale
John Cromwell was 48 in Village Tale as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 15 1935
Poster of The Fountain
The Fountain
John Cromwell was 47 in The Fountain as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Aug 22 1934
Poster of Of Human Bondage
Of Human Bondage
John Cromwell was 47 in Of Human Bondage as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 20 1934
Poster of This Man Is Mine
This Man Is Mine
John Cromwell was 47 in This Man Is Mine as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 13 1934
Poster of Spitfire
Spitfire
John Cromwell was 47 in Spitfire as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 08 1934
Poster of Ann Vickers
Ann Vickers
John Cromwell was 46 in Ann Vickers as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 26 1933
Poster of Double Harness
Double Harness
John Cromwell was 46 in Double Harness as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 21 1933
Poster of The Silver Cord
The Silver Cord
John Cromwell was 46 in The Silver Cord as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 05 1933
Poster of Sweepings
Sweepings
John Cromwell was 46 in Sweepings as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 14 1933
Poster of The World and the Flesh
The World and the Flesh
John Cromwell was 45 in The World and the Flesh as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 1932
Poster of Rich Man's Folly
Rich Man's Folly
John Cromwell was 44 in Rich Man's Folly as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 14 1931
Poster of The Vice Squad
The Vice Squad
John Cromwell was 44 in The Vice Squad as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 1931
Poster of Unfaithful
Unfaithful
John Cromwell was 44 in Unfaithful as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 14 1931
Poster of Scandal Sheet
Scandal Sheet
John Cromwell was 44 in Scandal Sheet as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 31 1931
Poster of Tom Sawyer
Tom Sawyer
John Cromwell was 43 in Tom Sawyer as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 19 1930
Poster of For the Defense
For the Defense
John Cromwell was 43 in For the Defense as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jul 19 1930
Poster of The Texan
The Texan
John Cromwell was 43 in The Texan as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, May 10 1930
Poster of Street of Chance
Street of Chance
John Cromwell was 43 in Street of Chance as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 1930
Poster of The Mighty
The Mighty
John Cromwell was 42 in The Mighty as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 16 1929
Poster of The Dance of Life
The Dance of Life
John Cromwell was 42 in The Dance of Life as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 16 1929
Poster of Close Harmony
Close Harmony
John Cromwell was 42 in Close Harmony as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 12 1929

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of New York Confidential
New York Confidential
John Cromwell was 72+ in New York Confidential as 'Director'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Jan 01 1959