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John Cromwell (I) (1887–1979)

John Cromwell, the film director and actor, was born on December 23, 1887 in Toledo, Ohio. He made his Broadway debut on October 14, 1912, in Marian De Forest's adaptation of Louisa May Alcott's "Little Women" at the Playhouse Theatre. The show was a hit, running for a total of 184 performances. Cromwell appeared in another 38 plays on Broadway between February 24... See full bio »

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Filmography

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1959 The Scavengers
 
1958 The Goddess
 
1951 The Racket
 
1950 Caged
 
1947 Night Song
 
1947 Dead Reckoning
 
1945 Watchtower Over Tomorrow (short)
 
1940 Victory
 
1939 In Name Only
 
1938 Algiers
 
1938 The Adventures of Marco Polo (uncredited)
 
1935 Jalna
 
1935 Village Tale
 
1934 The Fountain
 
1934 Spitfire
 
1933 Ann Vickers
 
1933 Double Harness
 
1933 The Silver Cord
 
1933 Sweepings
 
1931 The Vice Squad
 
1931 Unfaithful
 
1931 Scandal Sheet
 
1930 Tom Sawyer
 
1930 For the Defense
 
1930 The Texan
 
1929 The Mighty
 
1929 Close Harmony
 
Show ShowActor (14 titles)
1978 A Wedding
Bishop Martin
 
1977 3 Women
Mr. Rose
 
1957 Top Secret Affair
General Daniel A. Grimshaw
 
1956 Studio One in Hollywood (TV series)
Senator Rogers
The Arena (1956) … Senator Rogers
 
1955 Ponds Theater (TV series)
Mr. Lattimer
The Dover Road (1955) … Mr. Lattimer
 
1954 Producers' Showcase (TV series)
State of the Union (1954)
 
1951 The Company She Keeps
Policeman (uncredited)
 
1940 Abe Lincoln in Illinois
John Brown (uncredited)
 
1933 Ann Vickers
Sad Faced Doughboy (uncredited)
 
1930 For the Defense
Second Reporter at Trial (uncredited)
 
1930 Street of Chance
Imbrie (uncredited)
 
1929 The Mighty
Mr. Jamieson
 
1929 The Dance of Life
Speakeasy Doorkeeper
 
1929 The Dummy
Walter Babbing
 
Show ShowWriter (1 title)
1966 New York Television Theatre (TV series)
Opening Night (1966) (play)
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
1932 Hell's Highway (fill-in director - uncredited)
 
Show ShowSelf (2 titles)
1978 Hollywood Greats (TV series documentary)
Himself
Ronald Colman (1978) … Himself
 
1945 The 17th Annual Academy Awards (TV movie)
Himself - Host and Presenter: Best Documentary Awards, Best Short Subjects, Best Scientific or Technical Awards, Presenter: Best Film Editing, Presenter: Best Sound Recording, Presenter: Best Art Direction and Presenter: Best Special Effects
 

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Personal Details

Other Works:

(1912) Stage: Appeared in "Little Women" on Broadway. Drama. Adapted by Marian De Forest. Playhouse Theater. See more »

Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography  | See more »

Height:

6' 2½" (1.89 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

[on Lana Turner] Probably the very worst actress that ever made it to the top. See more »

Trivia:

1952: Won Broadway's Tony Award as Best Supporting or Featured Actor (Dramatic) for "Point of No Return.". See more »

Star Sign:

Capricorn