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John Cromwell

John Cromwell

1886 – 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.

Filmography

The Dance of Life

The Dance of Life

1929
Of Human Bondage

Of Human Bondage

1934
Algiers

Algiers

1938