William A. Drake
American screenwriter (1899–1965)
William A. Drake, was an American screenwriter, playwright, and translator. He translated several German language plays for Broadway, and also adapted several German language works for the stage, including Vicki Baum's novel Grand Hotel. He subsequently adapted his stage play version of Baum's book into the 1932 film Grand Hotel, which won the Academy Award for Best Picture. He also wrote several screenplays for RKO Pictures.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 5 films (1932–1965) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 3 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1932 | Grand Hotel | Edmund Goulding | 1:12 | B&W | ||
| 1965 | Anatomy of a Crucifixion | Ohio State University, Motion Picture Division, Department of Photography, Columbus, Ohio | 3 min | B&W | ||
| 1965 | Electron Microscopy - The Replication Of Fatigue And Fracture Surfaces | Ohio State Univ Motion Picture Division | 11 min | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1965 | King Of The Cheese. | Ohio State University | 15 min | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1965 | The Extra - Wide Femoral Nail | Ohio State Univ Motion Picture Division | 16 min | 16mm | Color | sound |