John Twist

American screenwriter

John Twist
Born	(1898-07-14)July 14, 1898 Albany, Missouri, U.S.
Died	February 11, 1976(1976-02-11) (aged 77) Beverly Hills, California, U.S.
Occupation	Screenwriter
Years active	1927–1965

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.