John Cromwell (director)
John Cromwell | |
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| Born | Elwood Dager December 23, 1886 Toledo, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | September 26, 1979 (aged 92) |
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| Years active | 1912–1979 |
| Spouse(s) | Alice Lindahl (m. 19??; died 1918) Marie Goff
(m. 1919; div. 1921) |
| Children | 2, including James Cromwell |
| Military Service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Army |
| Years of service | September 26 – December 14, 1918 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit | Co. G, 3rd Infantry Replenishment Regiment |
| Battles / wars | World War I |
| Awards | Victory Medal |
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.