From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Francis Swann (July 16, 1913, Maryland – August 27, 1983, Fairfax, California) was a playwright and novelist, and a film and television writer. He wrote several Broadway plays, most notable of which was Out of the Frying Pan. He wrote a number of screenplays for Warner Bros. and other studios, including the screenplay for 711 Ocean Drive (1950). Swann also wrote several books including The... see more