Arthur Stuart-Menteth Hutchinson
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Arthur Stuart-Menteth Hutchinson (1879–1971) was a British novelist.
Frequently referred to as A.S.M. Hutchinson, was born 2 June 1879 in India. His father was a distinguished soldier and his mother was a member of the Stuart Menteths
, a noble Scottish family.
A.S.M Hutchinson wrote romance and family novels as well as short stories for publications such The Sphere Magazine. His best-selling novel, If Winter Comes, was in many aspects ahead of its time, dealing with an unhappy marriage, eventual divorce, and an unwed mother who commits suicide. According to the New York Times, "If Winter Comes" was the best-selling book in the United States for all of 1922. The following year, Fox Film Corporation made it into a motion picture of the same name
directed by Harry F. Millarde
.
In 1922, his book This Freedom was published to controversy, seen by the women's rights
movement as an anti-feminist novel. G. K. Chesterton
, however, suggested that "while the story might be criticized, the criticisms can certainly be criticized." In any case, This Freedom proved to be highly successful and was ranked by the New York Times as the 7th best-selling book in the United States for 1923 and the 6th best for all of 1924. The next year, Hutchinson had another success with One Increasing Purpose that was the 10th best-selling book of 1925. In 1930, he was so thrilled by the birth of his son he wrote a book about it called the Book of Simon.
He died in 1971 in Uckfield
, Sussex, England.
Frequently referred to as A.S.M. Hutchinson, was born 2 June 1879 in India. His father was a distinguished soldier and his mother was a member of the Stuart Menteths
Stuart-Menteth Baronets
The Stuart-Menteth Baronetcy, of Closeburn in the County of Dumfries and Mansfield in the County of Ayr, is a title in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom. It was created on 11 August 1838 for Charles Stuart-Menteth...
, a noble Scottish family.
A.S.M Hutchinson wrote romance and family novels as well as short stories for publications such The Sphere Magazine. His best-selling novel, If Winter Comes, was in many aspects ahead of its time, dealing with an unhappy marriage, eventual divorce, and an unwed mother who commits suicide. According to the New York Times, "If Winter Comes" was the best-selling book in the United States for all of 1922. The following year, Fox Film Corporation made it into a motion picture of the same name
If Winter Comes
If Winter Comes is a 1947 drama film released by MGM. The movie was directed by Victor Saville, based on the novel by A.S.M. Hutchinson. The film tells the story of an English textbook writer who takes in a pregnant girl...
directed by Harry F. Millarde
Harry F. Millarde
Harry F. Millarde was a pioneer American silent film actor and director.Millarde was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, and began his acting in film in 1913 with Kalem Studios in New York City...
.
In 1922, his book This Freedom was published to controversy, seen by the women's rights
Women's rights
Women's rights are entitlements and freedoms claimed for women and girls of all ages in many societies.In some places these rights are institutionalized or supported by law, local custom, and behaviour, whereas in others they may be ignored or suppressed...
movement as an anti-feminist novel. G. K. Chesterton
G. K. Chesterton
Gilbert Keith Chesterton, KC*SG was an English writer. His prolific and diverse output included philosophy, ontology, poetry, plays, journalism, public lectures and debates, literary and art criticism, biography, Christian apologetics, and fiction, including fantasy and detective fiction....
, however, suggested that "while the story might be criticized, the criticisms can certainly be criticized." In any case, This Freedom proved to be highly successful and was ranked by the New York Times as the 7th best-selling book in the United States for 1923 and the 6th best for all of 1924. The next year, Hutchinson had another success with One Increasing Purpose that was the 10th best-selling book of 1925. In 1930, he was so thrilled by the birth of his son he wrote a book about it called the Book of Simon.
He died in 1971 in Uckfield
Uckfield
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, Sussex, England.