Gladys Hill
Biography
Gladys Hill (1916 – April 8, 1981) was an American screenwriter, actress, and film executive best known for her long collaboration with director John Huston and for co-writing the acclaimed screenplay of The Man Who Would Be King (1975).
Early Life and Career
Gladys Hill began her Hollywood career in 1946 as a dialogue director on Orson Welles' The Stranger (1946). She later worked on films such as We Were Strangers (1949) and The Prowler (1951), gaining experience in screenwriting and production.
Collaboration with John Huston
In 1962, Hill became a close creative assistant to filmmaker John Huston, working with him on many major productions. She contributed to films including Freud (1962), The List of Adrian Messenger (1963), The Night of the Iguana (1964), The Bible: In the Beginning... (1966), Fat City (1972), The MacKintosh Man (1973), and Annie (1982).
Screenwriting Career
Hill co-wrote several important films, including:
- Reflections in a Golden Eye (1967)
- The Kremlin Letter (1970)
- The Man Who Would Be King (1975)
Her screenplay for The Man Who Would Be King, adapted from Rudyard Kipling's story and directed by John Huston, earned her an Academy Award nomination for Best Adapted Screenplay.
Acting Work
Hill also appeared as an actress in a few films, including The Night of the Iguana (1964), Winter Kills (1979), and Wise Blood (1979).
Death and Legacy
Gladys Hill died on April 8, 1981, in New York City.
