Margaret Fitts, a renowned figure in the world of entertainment, embarked on her journey in the city of angels, Los Angeles. Her academic pursuits led her to Stanford University, where she excelled in her studies, graduating in 1945 with a solid foundation in speech, drama, and journalism. During her senior year, she made a significant impact by writing a regular column for the esteemed Stanford Daily.
Following her graduation, Fitts pursued a career in the film industry by applying to the junior writers' program at MGM, where she was fortunate enough to be accepted and signed a studio contract in 1947. Throughout her tenure at MGM, her primary focus was on adapting scripts, with a notable exception being her original story and screenplay, The King and Four Queens.
After departing MGM in 1954, Fitts transitioned to the world of television, where she continued to hone her craft before eventually retiring from the film business.