John Twist

John Twist

Deceased · Born: Jul 14, 1898 · Died: Feb 11, 1976

Personal Details

BornJul 14, 1898 Albany, Missouri, USA

Biography

John Twist, a celebrated and accomplished writer and producer, made his debut entrance into the world on July 14, 1898, in the picturesque city of Albany, Missouri, United States of America. This multifaceted and gifted individual left an indelible and lasting imprint on the world of entertainment, as he was the creative force behind a plethora of cinematic masterpieces, including the critically acclaimed films Pacific Liner, which premiered in 1939, Men Against the Sky, which hit the big screen in 1940, and the 1936 release, Wanted! Jane Turner.

John Twist's existence was intertwined with that of his cherished spouse, Eve, as they embarked on a lifelong journey of affection and companionship. This remarkable couple's bond was a shining exemplar of the transformative and enduring qualities of love and dedication, serving as a poignant reminder of the profound impact that two individuals can have on one another.

John Twist's life story unfolded like a rich tapestry, woven from threads of triumph and tribulation, as the passage of time brought him full circle, ultimately culminating in his peaceful passing on February 11, 1976, in the idyllic city of Beverly Hills, California, USA.

His enduring legacy remains a testament to his extraordinary gifts and the profound impact he had on the lives of countless individuals, leaving behind a lasting impression that continues to inspire and delight generations to come, a poignant reminder of the boundless joy and beauty he brought to the world through his remarkable work.

Career

{"id":82107,"title":"None But the Brave","year":"1965","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/none-but-the-brave","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82107.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82107.jpg"},"released":1}
1965
{"id":32394,"title":"A Distant Trumpet","year":"1964","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/a-distant-trumpet","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_32394.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_32394.jpg"},"released":1}
1964
A Distant Trumpet
A Distant Trumpet as Screenplay
{"id":173695,"title":"Marines, Let's Go","year":"1961","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/marines-lets-go-1961","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_173695.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_173695.jpg"},"released":1}
1961
{"id":96324,"title":"The FBI Story","year":"1959","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-fbi-story","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96324.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96324.jpg"},"released":1}
1959
The FBI Story
The FBI Story as Screenplay
{"id":94737,"title":"Band of Angels","year":"1957","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/band-of-angels","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94737.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94737.jpg"},"released":1}
1957
Band of Angels
Band of Angels as Screenplay
{"id":66873,"title":"Helen of Troy","year":"1956","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/helen-of-troy","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_66873.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_66873.jpg"},"released":1}
1956
Helen of Troy
Helen of Troy as Screenplay
{"id":82499,"title":"Serenade","year":"1956","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/serenade","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82499.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82499.jpg"},"released":1}
Serenade
Serenade as Screenplay
{"id":94837,"title":"Santiago","year":"1956","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/santiago","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_94837.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_94837.jpg"},"released":1}
Santiago
Santiago as Writer
{"id":67074,"title":"The Sea Chase","year":"1955","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-sea-chase","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67074.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67074.jpg"},"released":1}
1955
The Sea Chase
The Sea Chase as Screenplay
{"id":67282,"title":"King Richard and the Crusaders","year":"1954","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/king-richard-and-the-crusaders","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67282.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67282.jpg"},"released":1}
1954
{"id":67650,"title":"So Big","year":"1953","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/so-big","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67650.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67650.jpg"},"released":1}
1953
So Big
So Big as Writer
{"id":174212,"title":"The Man Behind the Gun","year":"1953","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-man-behind-the-gun","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_174212.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_174212.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":67921,"title":"The Big Trees","year":"1952","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-big-trees","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_67921.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_67921.jpg"},"released":1}
1952
The Big Trees
The Big Trees as Screenplay
{"id":82701,"title":"Operation Secret","year":"1952","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/operation-secret","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82701.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82701.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":68418,"title":"Fort Worth","year":"1951","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/fort-worth","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_68418.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_68418.jpg"},"released":1}
1951
Fort Worth
Fort Worth as Writer
{"id":120555,"title":"Best of the Badmen","year":"1951","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/best-of-the-badmen","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_120555.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_120555.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":82755,"title":"Dallas","year":"1950","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/dallas","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_82755.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_82755.jpg"},"released":1}
1950
Dallas
Dallas as Writer
{"id":69120,"title":"Colorado Territory","year":"1949","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/colorado-territory","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69120.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69120.jpg"},"released":1}
1949
{"id":13503,"title":"Sinbad, the Sailor","year":"1947","job":"Screenplay, Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sinbad-the-sailor","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_13503.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_13503.jpg"},"released":1}
1947
Sinbad, the Sailor
Sinbad, the Sailor as Screenplay, Story
{"id":69749,"title":"Tycoon","year":"1947","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/tycoon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_69749.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_69749.jpg"},"released":1}
Tycoon
Tycoon as Screenplay
{"id":70857,"title":"Bombardier","year":"1943","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/bombardier","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_70857.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_70857.jpg"},"released":1}
1943
Bombardier
Bombardier as Writer
{"id":71226,"title":"Four Jacks and a Jill","year":"1942","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/four-jacks-and-a-jill","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71226.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71226.jpg"},"released":1}
1942
{"id":175456,"title":"Army Surgeon","year":"1942","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/army-surgeon","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175456.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175456.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":71716,"title":"Parachute Battalion","year":"1941","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/parachute-battalion","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_71716.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_71716.jpg"},"released":1}
1941
{"id":14720,"title":"Too Many Girls","year":"1940","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/too-many-girls","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_14720.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_14720.jpg"},"released":1}
1940
Too Many Girls
Too Many Girls as Screenplay
{"id":175743,"title":"Men Against the Sky","year":"1940","job":"Story","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/men-against-the-sky","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_175743.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_175743.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72234,"title":"The Great Man Votes","year":"1939","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-great-man-votes","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72234.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72234.jpg"},"released":1}
1939
{"id":72254,"title":"Three Sons","year":"1939","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/three-sons","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72254.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72254.jpg"},"released":1}
Three Sons
Three Sons as Screenplay
{"id":95225,"title":"The Saint Strikes Back","year":"1939","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-saint-strikes-back","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95225.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95225.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72539,"title":"Next Time I Marry","year":"1938","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/next-time-i-marry","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72539.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72539.jpg"},"released":1}
1938
Next Time I Marry
Next Time I Marry as Screenplay
{"id":72744,"title":"The Law West of Tombstone","year":"1938","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-law-west-of-tombstone","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72744.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72744.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":72931,"title":"Sea Devils","year":"1937","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/sea-devils-1937","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_72931.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_72931.jpg"},"released":1}
1937
Sea Devils
Sea Devils as Screenplay
{"id":73032,"title":"We Who Are About to Die","year":"1937","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/we-who-are-about-to-die","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73032.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73032.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":73034,"title":"The Toast of New York","year":"1937","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-toast-of-new-york","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73034.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73034.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":83242,"title":"The Outcasts of Poker Flat","year":"1937","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-outcasts-of-poker-flat","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_83242.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_83242.jpg"},"released":1}
{"id":73608,"title":"Wanted! Jane Turner","year":"1936","job":"Story, Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/wanted-jane-turner","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73608.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73608.jpg"},"released":1}
1936
Wanted! Jane Turner
Wanted! Jane Turner as Story, Screenplay
{"id":73696,"title":"The Last Outlaw","year":"1936","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/the-last-outlaw-1936","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73696.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73696.jpg"},"released":1}
The Last Outlaw
The Last Outlaw as Screenplay
{"id":73796,"title":"Annie Oakley","year":"1935","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/annie-oakley","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73796.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73796.jpg"},"released":1}
1935
Annie Oakley
Annie Oakley as Screenplay
{"id":73867,"title":"Another Face","year":"1935","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/another-face","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_73867.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_73867.jpg"},"released":1}
Another Face
Another Face as Screenplay
{"id":96840,"title":"Grand Old Girl","year":"1935","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/grand-old-girl","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_96840.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_96840.jpg"},"released":1}
Grand Old Girl
Grand Old Girl as Screenplay
{"id":74365,"title":"La Cucaracha","year":"1934","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/la-cucaracha-1934","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74365.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74365.jpg"},"released":1}
1934
La Cucaracha
La Cucaracha as Screenplay
{"id":95397,"title":"Red Morning","year":"1934","job":"Writer","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/red-morning","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_95397.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_95397.jpg"},"released":1}
Red Morning
Red Morning as Writer
{"id":74921,"title":"So Big!","year":"1932","job":"Screenplay","permalink":"https:\/\/streambutter.com\/us\/movie\/so-big-1932","type":"movie","srcset":{"1x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/90x135\/thumbs\/movie_74921.jpg","2x":"https:\/\/img.streambutter.com\/img\/180x270\/thumbs\/movie_74921.jpg"},"released":1}
1932
So Big!
So Big! as Screenplay