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C. Graham Baker

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Charles Graham Baker
Born(1883-07-16)July 16, 1883
DiedMay 15, 1950(1950-05-15) (aged 66)
Years active1915–1948

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.

Biography

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He was born in Evansville, Indiana on July 16, 1883 to Elwood T. Baker and Leslie S. Barrows. He and his father invented the game of Gin rummy in 1909.[1] By 1918 he was working as a "playwright" for Vitagraph Studios in Brooklyn, New York City.[2]

Baker died in Reseda, Los Angeles, California on May 15, 1950 (aged 66).[1]

Partial filmography

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References

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  1. ^ a b "C.G. Baker, Helped Devise Gin Rummy". New York Times. May 17, 1950. Retrieved May 22, 2008.
  2. ^ World War I draft registration
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