John Emerson

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John Emerson

Writing May 29, 1874

Sandusky, Ohio, USA

John Emerson (born Clifton Paden; May 29, 1874 – March 7, 1956) was an American stage actor, playwright, producer, and director of silent films (many featuring Douglas Fairbanks).…

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San Francisco

San Francisco

6.6 1936 Movie
The Cowboy and the Lady

The Cowboy and the Lady

6.3 1938 Movie
The Mystery of the Leaping Fish

The Mystery of the Leaping Fish

5.9 1916 Movie
Saratoga

Saratoga

6.5 1937 Movie
Eshaet Hob

Eshaet Hob

7.9 1960 Movie
The Girl from Missouri

The Girl from Missouri

7.4 1934 Movie
Wild and Woolly

Wild and Woolly

6.3 1917 Movie
Conspiracy

Conspiracy

4.9 1930 Movie
The Struggle

The Struggle

6.7 1931 Movie
The Matrimaniac

The Matrimaniac

6.5 1916 Movie
His Picture in the Papers

His Picture in the Papers

4.6 1916 Movie
Down to Earth

Down to Earth

6.0 1917 Movie

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John Emerson (born Clifton Paden; May 29, 1874 – March 7, 1956) was an American stage actor, playwright, producer, and director of silent films (many featuring Douglas Fairbanks). Emerson was married to Anita Loos from June 15, 1919, until his death, and prior to that the couple had worked together as a writing team for motion pictures. They would continue to be credited jointly, even as Loos pursued independent projects.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1960
    Eshaet Hob

    Movie Original Story

  2. 1938
    The Cowboy and the Lady

    Movie Additional Writing

  3. 1937
    Saratoga

    Movie Associate Producer

  4. 1937
    Mama Steps Out

    Movie Producer

  5. 1936
    San Francisco

    Movie Producer

  6. 1934
    The Girl from Missouri

    Movie Screenplay

  7. 1934
    Social Register

    Movie Story

  8. 1931
    The Struggle

    Movie Screenstory

  9. 1931
    Ex-Bad Boy

    Movie Writer

  10. 1930
    Conspiracy

    Movie Theatre Play

  11. 1929
    The Fall of Eve

    Movie Story

  12. 1928
    Gentlemen Prefer Blondes

    Movie Writer

  13. 1926
    The Whole Town's Talking

    Movie Theatre Play

  14. 1925
    Learning to Love

    Movie Screenplay

  15. 1924
    Three Miles Out

    Movie Scenario Writer

  16. 1923
    Dulcy

    Movie Writer

More credits
  1. 1922
    Red Hot Romance

    Movie Screenplay

  2. 1922
    Polly of the Follies

    Movie Writer

  3. 1921
    Woman's Place

    Movie Writer

  4. 1921
    Mama's Affair

    Movie Writer

  5. 1920
    Dangerous Business

    Movie Writer

  6. 1920
    The Perfect Woman

    Movie Writer

  7. 1920
    The Love Expert

    Movie Writer

  8. 1920
    In Search of a Sinner

    Movie Writer

  9. 1920
    Two Weeks

    Movie Writer

  10. 1919
    A Virtuous Vamp

    Movie Writer

  11. 1919
    The Isle of Conquest

    Movie Writer

  12. 1919
    A Temperamental Wife

    Movie Writer

  13. 1919
    Oh, You Women!

    Movie Director

  14. 1919
    Getting Mary Married

    Movie Writer

  15. 1919
    Under the Top

    Movie Story

  16. 1918
    Good-Bye, Bill

    Movie Director

  17. 1918
    Come on In

    Movie Director

  18. 1918
    Hit-the-Trail Holliday

    Movie Writer

  19. 1918
    Let's Get a Divorce

    Movie Writer

  20. 1917
    Reaching for the Moon

    Movie Director

  21. 1917
    Down to Earth

    Movie Writer

  22. 1917
    Wild and Woolly

    Movie Director

  23. 1917
    In Again, Out Again

    Movie Director

  24. 1916
    The Americano

    Movie Director