Francis Perry Elliott (July 29, 1861 – 1924) was a writer and educator. Some of his works were adapted to film. His novel ''Pals First'' was staged and adapted into two films.

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illustrated his book ''

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''.

Early life

Elliott was born on July 29, 1861, in Nashville, Tennessee. His parents were William F. and Mary E. Elliott. Elliott attended Montgomery Bell Academy and Vanderbilt University.

Career

From 1883 to 1890, Elliot worked at schools in Tennessee and Mississippi, either as a teacher or superintendent. In Jackson, Tennessee, Elliot was head of a high school. Elliot worked as a professor of

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at Belmont University for six years. From 1896 to 1898, Elliot was headmaster of a school in Tarrytown, New York. From 1898 to 1900, Elliot was associated with the publisher

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. Elliot edited magazines including ''Home'', ''

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'', and '' The Great Southwest''.

Personal life

Elliott married Winifred McKenzie Payne of

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on September 22, 1897.

Bibliography

*''The Gift of Abou Hassan'' (1912) *''Pals First; A Tale of Love and Comradery'' *''The Haunted Pajamas'' *''The Shadow Girl''

Filmography

*''

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'' (1917) *''

'' (1917) *''Pals First'' (1918) *''

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'' (1918) *'' Pals First'' (1926)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Elliott, Francis Perry American writers American educators 1861 births 1924 deaths Vanderbilt University alumni Belmont University faculty