John Twist
John Twist (July 14, 1898 – February 11, 1976) was an American screenwriter whose career spanned four decades.
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| Born | July 14, 1898 |
| Died | February 11, 1976 (aged 77) |
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
| Years active | 1927-1965 |
Born John Stuart Twist in Albany, Missouri, he began his career in the silent film era, providing the story for such films as Breed of Courage, Blockade, and The Big Diamond Robbery. He earned his first screenwriting credit for The Yellowback in 1929. Twist died in Beverly Hills, California.
Selected filmography
- The Pinto Kid (1928)
- Tracked (1928)
- La Cucaracha (1934)
- Annie Oakley (1935)
- Flight From Glory (1937)
- The Saint Strikes Back (1939)
- The Great Man Votes (1939)
- Too Many Girls (1940)
- Sinbad the Sailor (1947)
- Fort Worth (1951)
- The Big Trees (1952)
- So Big (1953)
- King Richard and the Crusaders (1954)
- Helen of Troy (1956)
- Serenade (1956)
- The FBI Story (1959)
- None but the Brave (1965)
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External links
- John Twist on IMDb
- John Twist at AllMovie
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