Charles Bennett (screenwriter)

Charles Bennett (August 2, 1899 – June 15, 1995) was a British screenwriter and playwright, primarily known for his work on several Alfred Hitchcock films.

Bennett began his career as an actor and playwright, writing stage plays in the 1920s. He gained prominence when Hitchcock adapted his play Blackmail (1929) into Hitchcock's first sound film. This marked the beginning of a successful collaboration.

His notable screenwriting credits include:

• Blackmail (1929)
• The Man Who Knew Too Much (1934) - original version
• The 39 Steps (1935)
• Secret Agent (1936)
• Sabotage (1936)
• Young and Innocent (1937)
• Foreign Correspondent (1940)

Bennett also worked on other films outside of Hitchcock's direction, including Joan of Arc (1948) and Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1961). He was known for his skill in crafting suspenseful plots and engaging characters, contributing significantly to the success of the films he worked on. His contributions to the thriller genre are highly regarded.