Edith Barnard Delano (1874–1946) was an American novelist, short story writer, playwright, and screenwriter whose career spanned the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Known for her versatile storytelling, Delano published numerous novels and short stories across a variety of popular national periodicals, most notably Good Housekeeping. Her fiction resonated with contemporary audiences, capturing the social dynamics and domestic themes of her era.
In addition to her success in print, Delano made significant contributions to the early American motion picture industry. During the silent film era, she worked directly as a screenwriter and saw several of her literary works adapted for the screen. Her cinematic legacy is particularly highlighted by her collaborations with legendary actress Mary Pickford, who starred in two major films adapted from Delano's work: Rags (1915) and Hulda from Holland (1916). Through her work in both literature and film, Delano helped shape the narrative landscape of early twentieth-century American entertainment.
