Samuel Merwin, Sr. (October 6, 1874 – October 17, 1936) was an American writer, including novelist and playwright.

[1] Merwin was born on October 6, 1874, in Evanston, Illinois, to Ella B. and Orlando H. Merwin.

In 1901, Merwin married Edna Earl Fleshiem.

[1] After attending Northwestern University, he worked between 1905 and 1911 as associate editor and then editor of Success magazine.

He died of a stroke while dining at The Player's Club in Manhattan on October 17, 1936.