Francis Swann

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Francis Swann (July 16, 1913-August 27, 1983) was playwright, novelist, and a film and television writer. He was born in Maryland and died in California. He had several Broadway plays to his name. Most notable of these was Out of the Frying Pan. He penned a number of screenplays for Warner Brothers as well as other studios. Swann also wrote several books including The Brass Key and Royal Street. He was one of the early writers for Dark Shadows.