About William A. Drake
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.
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