Theodore St John (1906–1956) was an American writer, actor and director of films, radio and theatre. In 1953 he won a Best Motion Picture Story Oscar for 1952's The Greatest Show on Earth. His win was shared with Fredric M. Frank and Frank Cavett.
He served in the army from 1942 to 1946. He died in 1956 of self-inflicted stab wounds.Special to The New York Times. (1956, Jan 10). "ACTOR-WRITER ENDS LIFE IN A HOSPITAL" New York Times"AUTHOR ENDS LIFE; WON 1953 ACADEMY AWARD FOR MOVIE" (1956, Jan 10). Chicago Daily Tribune
Select credits Ghosts (1927) - actor in Broadway productionBROOKS, B. J. (1927, Jan 11). "'Ghosts', modern style". New York Times The Greatest Show on Earth (1952) - screenplay Fort Algiers (1953) - screenplay
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Theodore St John at IBDb