C. Graham Baker

July 16, 1883 — Evansville, Indiana, USA

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Charles Graham Baker (July 16, 1883 – May 15, 1950) was an American screenwriter and director. He wrote for more than 170 films between 1915 and 1948. He and his father invented the game of Gin rummy in 1909.

He was born in Evansville, Indiana on July 16, 1883 to Elwood T. Baker and Leslie S. Barrows. By 1918 he was working as a "playwright" for the Vitagraph company in Brooklyn, New York City.

Baker died in Reseda, Los Angeles, California on May 15, 1950.

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You Only Live Once

1937

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Bombshell

1933

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Ramrod

1947

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History Is Made at Night

1937

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Swiss Family Robinson

1940

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Tennessee's Partner

1955

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Eternally Yours

1939

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Four Faces West

1948