John Twist

John Twist (July 14, 1898 – February 11, 1976) was an American screenwriter whose career spanned four decades.

Born in Albany, Missouri, Twist 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. Provided by Wikipedia