Actor
John Emerson
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). 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.
Often works with
Constance Talmadge
7 titles together
The Love Expert, A Virtuous Vamp, A Temperamental Wife
Douglas Fairbanks
6 titles together
The Mystery of the Leaping Fish, Wild and Woolly, His Picture in the Papers
Erich von Stroheim
4 titles together
His Picture in the Papers, The Social Secretary, Old Heidelberg
Kenneth Harlan
4 titles together
Polly of the Follies, Woman's Place, Mama's Affair
Tom Wilson
3 titles together
The Mystery of the Leaping Fish, Wild and Woolly, The Americano
Charles Stevens
3 titles together
The Mystery of the Leaping Fish, Wild and Woolly, The Americano
Full filmography · 37
Ex-Bad Boy
Writer
1931
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Writer
1928
Dulcy
Writer
1923
Polly of the Follies
Writer and Director
1922
Woman's Place
Writer
1921
Mama's Affair
Writer
1921Dangerous Business
Writer
1920
The Perfect Woman
Writer
1920
The Love Expert
Writer
1920
In Search of a Sinner
Writer
1920
Two Weeks
Writer
1920
A Virtuous Vamp
Writer
1919