John Cromwell (director)

John Cromwell (born Elwood Dager; December 23, 1886 – September 26, 1979) was an American film and stage director and actor. His films spanned the early days of sound to film noir in the early 1950s, by which time his directing career was almost terminated by the Hollywood blacklist.

John Cromwell
Born
Elwood Dager

(1886-12-23)December 23, 1886
Toledo, Ohio, U.S.
DiedSeptember 26, 1979(1979-09-26) (aged 92)
Santa Barbara, California, U.S.
Occupations
  • Director
  • actor
Years active1912–1979
Spouse(s)Alice Lindahl
(m. 19??; died 1918)
Marie Goff
(m. 1919; div. 1921)

(m. 1928; div. 1946)

Ruth Nelson
(m. 1946)
Children2, including James Cromwell
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