John Emerson

John Emerson

Known for

Writing

Born

May 29, 1874

Birthplace

Sandusky, Ohio, USA

Died

March 7, 1956 (aged 81)

Biography

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.

Best known work

San Francisco
San Francisco
1936
The Mystery of the Leaping Fish
The Mystery of the Leaping Fish
1916
The Cowboy and the Lady
The Cowboy and the Lady
1938
Eshaet Hob
Eshaet Hob
1960
Saratoga
Saratoga
1937
Wild and Woolly
Wild and Woolly
1917
The Girl from Missouri
The Girl from Missouri
1934
Conspiracy
Conspiracy
1930
The Matrimaniac
The Matrimaniac
1916
The Struggle
The Struggle
1931

Filmography

  1. 1960

    Eshaet Hob

    Original Story

  2. 1938

    The Cowboy and the Lady

    Additional Writing

  3. 1937

    Saratoga

    Associate Producer

  4. 1937

  5. 1936

  6. 1934

  7. 1934

  8. 1931

    The Struggle

    Screenstory

  9. 1931

  10. 1930

    Conspiracy

    Theatre Play

  11. 1929

  12. 1928

  13. 1926

  14. 1925

  15. 1924

    Three Miles Out

    Scenario Writer

  16. 1923

    Dulcy

    Writer

  17. 1922

    Red Hot Romance

    Screenplay, Story

  18. 1922

    Polly of the Follies

    Writer, Director

  19. 1921

  20. 1921

  21. 1920

    Dangerous Business

    Writer, Producer

  22. 1920

  23. 1920

    The Love Expert

    Producer, Writer

  24. 1920

  25. 1920

    Two Weeks

    Writer

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