His masterpiece was Caged, the ultimate women's prison picture. John Cromwell also acted occasionally, perhaps most prominently and memorably as the Bishop in Robert Altman's A Wedding.criddic3 wrote:RKO Classics
I was unaware that James Cromwell's father was a prominent director in the 1930's and 1940's. I had heard the name John Cromwell, but never made the connection.
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John Cromwell even appeared in some Altman films in the late 70's, 3 Women & A Wedding. James looks alot like his father.criddic3 wrote:I was unaware that James Cromwell's father was a prominent director in the 1930's and 1940's. I had heard the name John Cromwell, but never made the connection.
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I was unaware that James Cromwell's father was a prominent director in the 1930's and 1940's. I had heard the name John Cromwell, but never made the connection.
I was unaware that James Cromwell's father was a prominent director in the 1930's and 1940's. I had heard the name John Cromwell, but never made the connection.
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