John Twist


John Twist was an American screenwriter and film producer whose career spanned four decades. He is best remembered for his prolific writing contributions to Western films, notably Colorado Territory, Dallas, and A Distant Trumpet, as well as the adventure film Sinbad the Sailor. His last credit was for co-scripting the war drama None but the Brave.
Born in Albany, Missouri, Twist began his career in the silent film era, providing the story for such films as Breed of Courage and The [Big Diamond Robbery]. He earned his first screenwriting credit for The Yellowback in 1929. Twist died of a heart attack in Beverly Hills, California, at the age of 77.

Filmography

Breed of Courage - storyThe Big Diamond Robbery - storyLittle Women La Cucaracha Annie Oakley Another Face The [Last Outlaw (1936 film)|The Last Outlaw] We Who Are About to Die The Toast of New York Next Time I Marry The Great Man Votes The Saint Strikes Back Too Many Girls Four Jacks and a Jill - screenwriter and producerPowder Town Pittsburgh Bombardier This Man's Navy Sinbad the Sailor Tycoon Colorado Territory Dallas Fort Worth The Big Trees So Big King Richard and the Crusaders The Sea Chase Helen of Troy Serenade Santiago Band of Angels The Deep Six The FBI Story Esther and the King - associate producerA Distant Trumpet