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Oliver Drake
Writing
28 May 1903
† 19 Aug 1991
Boise, Idaho, USA
Biography
Oliver Drake was an American screenwriter and director, primarily known for his contributions to the Western genre. Over his career, he wrote and directed numerous low-budget Westerns, including Today I Hang (1942). Drake's work was instrumental in shaping the B-Western film landscape during the 1930s and 1940s.
Also Known As
Clarence Oliver Drake, C.O. Drake, Ollie Drake, William Drake, Revilo Ekard
