Gilson Willets (August 10, 1869 - 1922) was a journalist, author, and screenwriter in the United States.

He traveled widely[2] before becoming a production manager for Pathé.

[3] His work includes several film serials.

[4] He was described as the American Guy de Maupassant for his terse writing style.

[6] He married Daisy Van Der Veer and his son was named Gilson Vander Veer Willets.