Francis Swann
American writer and screenwriter (1913-1983)
Francis Swann was a playwright, novelist, and a film and television writer. He wrote several Broadway plays, most notable of which was Out of the Frying Pan. He wrote a number of screenplays for Warner Bros. and other studios, including the screenplay for 711 Ocean Drive (1950). Swann also wrote several books including The Brass Key and Royal Street. He was one of the early writers for the television soap opera Dark Shadows.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 2 films (1948–1969) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 6 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1948 | Jungle patrol | Joseph M. Newman | Color | |||
| 1969 | The Candy Man. | Sagittarius Productions Inc. | 16mm | Color | sound |