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Oliver Drake

Writing·1903–1991·Boise, Idaho, USA

5 horror credits

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.

Director1 film

The Mummy and the Curse of the Jackals

The Mummy and the Curse of the Jackals

Director

1969

Writer2 films

The Las Vegas Strangler

The Las Vegas Strangler

Writer

1968
The Riders of the Whistling Skull

The Riders of the Whistling Skull

Screenplay

1937

Producer1 film

The Las Vegas Strangler

The Las Vegas Strangler

Producer

1968

Other Crew3 films

The Mummy's Curse

The Mummy's Curse

Associate Producer / Songs

1944 3.0
Weird Woman

Weird Woman

Associate Producer

1944
The Riders of the Whistling Skull

The Riders of the Whistling Skull

Screenstory

1937