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Francis Swann

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Francis Swann is a Broadway performer known for Out of the Frying Pan. Explore their Broadway credits, shows, and songs below.

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About

Francis Swann (July 16, 1913 – August 27, 1983) was a Maryland-born playwright, novelist, and writer for film and television. His career spanned multiple creative disciplines, encompassing stage work, prose fiction, and screenwriting across several decades.

Swann's Broadway career included appearances and writing credits on productions such as Out of the Frying Pan, Bright Rebel, and Glorianna, with his first Broadway credit dating to 1938. Among his stage work, Out of the Frying Pan stood as his most prominent theatrical achievement.

Beyond the stage, Swann contributed screenplays to Warner Bros. and other studios. His film writing credits include 711 Ocean Drive (1950), Belle of Old Mexico (1950), and Force of Impulse (1961). He also worked in early American television, serving as one of the original writers on the soap opera Dark Shadows.

As a novelist, Swann authored several books, among them The Brass Key and Royal Street.

Personal Details

Born
July 16, 1913
Hometown
Maryland, USA
Died
August 27, 1983

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Who is Francis Swann?
Francis Swann is a Broadway performer known for Out of the Frying Pan. Francis Swann (July 16, 1913 – August 27, 1983) was a Maryland-born playwright, novelist, and writer for film and television. His career spanned multiple creative disciplines, encompassing stage work, prose fiction, and screenwriting across several decades. Swann's Broadway career included appearanc...
What shows has Francis Swann appeared in?
Francis Swann has appeared in Out of the Frying Pan.
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Francis Swann has played roles as Performer, Writer.
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