Elliott Arnold (September 13, 1912 – May 13, 1980) was an American newspaper feature writer, novelist, and screenwriter.
Among his books, Elliott Arnold is probably best known for his 1947 novel Blood Brother, which was adapted into the acclaimed 1950 motion picture Broken Arrow and a 1956 TV series of the same name.
The popular Indian Wedding Blessing is based on a passage from Blood Brother.
[1][2] His 1949 biography of Sigmund Romberg was made into the 1954 musical film, Deep in My Heart; his 1956 novel Rescue!
Arnold married actress Glynis Johns on October 1, 1964, in Los Angeles, California, having announced their engagement on June 24, though they subsequently divorced on January 4, 1973.