Jay Presson Allen
Writing · Screenplay · Writer · Theatre Play
Born Mar 3, 1922 · San Angelo, Texas, USA
Active 1963–2006
Jay Presson Allen (March 3, 1922 – May 1, 2006) was an American screenwriter, television producer and novelist. She was one of few women making a living as a screenwriter at a time when women were a rarity in the profession.
Filmography
Screenwriters on Screenwriting (2008)Lord of the Flies (1990) — ScreenplayHothouse (1988) — Writer · Executive Producer · CreatorDeathtrap (1982) — Screenplay · Executive ProducerAmerican Playhouse (1982) — Director · WriterPrince of the City (1981) — Screenplay · Executive ProducerIt's My Turn (1980) — Executive ProducerJust Tell Me What You Want (1980) — Novel · Screenplay · ProducerThe Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1978) — WriterFamily (1976) — Writer · CreatorFunny Lady (1975) — Screenplay40 Carats (1973) — WriterThe Borrowers (1973) — WriterCabaret (1972) — ScreenplayTravels with My Aunt (1972) — ScreenplayThe Prime of Miss Jean Brodie (1969) — Theatre Play · ScreenplayMarnie (1964) — ScreenplayWives and Lovers (1963) — Theatre Play