Elliott Arnold (September 13, 1912 – May 13, 1980) was an American newspaper feature writer, novelist, and screenwriter. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he became a feature writer with the New York World-Telegram and authored dozens of novels.

Career

Among his books, Elliott Arnold is probably best known for his 1947 novel Blood Brother, which was adapted into the acclaimed 1950 motion picture Broken Arrow and a 1956 TV series of the same name. The popular Indian Wedding Blessing is based on a passage from Blood Brother. His 1949 biography of Sigmund Romberg was made into the 1954 musical film, Deep in My Heart; his 1956 novel Rescue! was adapted into the 1964 film Flight from Ashiya about the U.S. Air Force's Air Rescue Service.

Personal life

Arnold married actress Glynis Johns on October 1, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, having announced their engagement on June 24, though they subsequently divorced on January 4, 1973. Written by Arnold, A Night of Watching (1967) was dedicated to her. He died in New York City on May 13, 1980, at the age of sixty-seven.

Published books