Gerald Drayson Adams

Gerald Drayson Adams

Deceased · Born: Jun 25, 1900 · Died: Aug 23, 1988

Personal Details

BornJun 25, 1900 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Spouse
  • Chunghee Choi Adams

    ( Dec 31, 1969 to Aug 1, 1988 )
  • Florence Renaud

    ( Dec 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 1969 )

Biography

Gerald Drayson Adams, a seasoned professional with a rich background in business and literature, hails from Oxford University in England, where he had the privilege of receiving a comprehensive education. As a screenwriter, Adams' creative journey commenced in the mid-1940s, and he quickly established himself as a prolific writer of second features, often crafting engaging narratives that blended action, adventure, and western elements. Throughout his illustrious career, Adams' expertise and versatility enabled him to produce a diverse array of films, ultimately culminating in his work on the Elvis Presley musical, Harum Scarum, which was released in 1965.

Career

1965
Harum Scarum
Harum Scarum as Screenplay
1964
Kissin' Cousins
Kissin' Cousins as Story, Screenplay
1962
1961
Gun Fight
Gun Fight as Story, Screenplay
Fury River
Fury River as Screenplay
1959
1957
War Drums
War Drums as Screenplay
1956
Gun Brothers
Gun Brothers as Screenplay, Story
Three Bad Sisters
Three Bad Sisters as Screenplay
1955
Chief Crazy Horse
Chief Crazy Horse as Story, Screenplay
Duel on the Mississippi
Duel on the Mississippi as Story, Screenplay
The Gambler from Natchez
The Gambler from Natchez as Screenplay, Story
1953
1952
Flaming Feather
Flaming Feather as Screenplay
Son of Ali Baba
Son of Ali Baba as Screenplay
The Duel at Silver Creek
The Duel at Silver Creek as Screenplay, Story
Untamed Frontier
Untamed Frontier as Screenplay
The Battle at Apache Pass
The Battle at Apache Pass as Screenplay, Story
Steel Town
Steel Town as Writer
The Sea Hornet
The Sea Hornet as Screenplay
1950
The Desert Hawk
The Desert Hawk as Screenplay
1949
The Big Steal
The Big Steal as Screenplay
1948
Old Los Angeles
Old Los Angeles as Screenplay
The Plunderers
The Plunderers as Screenplay
1947
1941
The Miracle Kid
The Miracle Kid as Screenplay