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