Hell ‧ man, Lil ‧ li ‧ an /ˈhelmən, ˈlɪliən/ BrE AmE
(1905–84) a US writer of plays, known especially for The Children's Hour and The Little Foxes , both of which have been made into films. She is also remembered for refusing to name anyone as a Communist in front of the ↑ HUAC .