Portrait of John Emerson

John Emerson

Bio: 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
Born: Fri, May 29 1874
Birthplace: Sandusky, Ohio, USA

Death: Wed, Mar 07 1956
John Emerson is 81 years old
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Poster of Eshaet Hob
Eshaet Hob
John Emerson would have been no older than 81 in Eshaet Hob as 'Original Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 21 1960
Poster of The Cowboy and the Lady
The Cowboy and the Lady
John Emerson was 64 in The Cowboy and the Lady as 'Additional Writing'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 17 1938
Poster of Saratoga
Saratoga
John Emerson was 63 in Saratoga as 'Associate Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 23 1937
Poster of Mama Steps Out
Mama Steps Out
John Emerson was 62 in Mama Steps Out as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 05 1937
Poster of San Francisco
San Francisco
John Emerson was 62 in San Francisco as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 26 1936
Poster of The Girl from Missouri
The Girl from Missouri
John Emerson was 60 in The Girl from Missouri as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 03 1934
Poster of Social Register
Social Register
John Emerson was 59 in Social Register as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 10 1934
Poster of The Struggle
The Struggle
John Emerson was 57 in The Struggle as 'Screenstory'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1931
Poster of Ex-Bad Boy
Ex-Bad Boy
John Emerson was 57 in Ex-Bad Boy as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 15 1931
Poster of Conspiracy
Conspiracy
John Emerson was 56 in Conspiracy as 'Theatre Play'.
Movie Released: Sun, Aug 10 1930
Poster of The Fall of Eve
The Fall of Eve
John Emerson was 55 in The Fall of Eve as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 17 1929
Poster of Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
John Emerson was 53 in Gentlemen Prefer Blondes as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 22 1928
Poster of The Whole Town's Talking
The Whole Town's Talking
John Emerson was 52 in The Whole Town's Talking as 'Theatre Play'.
Movie Released: Sun, Dec 26 1926
Poster of Learning to Love
Learning to Love
John Emerson was 50 in Learning to Love as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 25 1925
Poster of Dulcy
Dulcy
John Emerson was 49 in Dulcy as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Aug 27 1923
Poster of Red Hot Romance
Red Hot Romance
John Emerson was 47 in Red Hot Romance as 'Story, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Mon, Feb 13 1922
Poster of Polly of the Follies
Polly of the Follies
John Emerson was 47 in Polly of the Follies as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 30 1922
Poster of Woman's Place
Woman's Place
John Emerson was 47 in Woman's Place as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Mon, Oct 17 1921
Poster of Mama's Affair
Mama's Affair
John Emerson was 46 in Mama's Affair as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 23 1921
Poster of Dangerous Business
Dangerous Business
John Emerson was 46 in Dangerous Business as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 28 1920
Poster of The Perfect Woman
The Perfect Woman
John Emerson was 46 in The Perfect Woman as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 01 1920
Poster of The Love Expert
The Love Expert
John Emerson was 45 in The Love Expert as 'Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 17 1920
Poster of In Search of a Sinner
In Search of a Sinner
John Emerson was 45 in In Search of a Sinner as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 07 1920
Poster of Two Weeks
Two Weeks
John Emerson was 45 in Two Weeks as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 25 1920
Poster of A Virtuous Vamp
A Virtuous Vamp
John Emerson was 45 in A Virtuous Vamp as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 16 1919
Poster of The Isle of Conquest
The Isle of Conquest
John Emerson was 45 in The Isle of Conquest as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Oct 26 1919
Poster of A Temperamental Wife
A Temperamental Wife
John Emerson was 45 in A Temperamental Wife as 'Writer, Producer, Supervisor of Production Resources'.
Movie Released: Mon, Sep 08 1919
Poster of Getting Mary Married
Getting Mary Married
John Emerson was 44 in Getting Mary Married as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Apr 19 1919
Poster of Under the Top
Under the Top
John Emerson was 44 in Under the Top as 'Story'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 04 1919
Poster of Come on In
Come on In
John Emerson was 44 in Come on In as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Sep 22 1918
Poster of Hit-the-Trail Holliday
Hit-the-Trail Holliday
John Emerson was 44 in Hit-the-Trail Holliday as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 16 1918
Poster of Let's Get a Divorce
Let's Get a Divorce
John Emerson was 43 in Let's Get a Divorce as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 28 1918
Poster of Reaching for the Moon
Reaching for the Moon
John Emerson was 43 in Reaching for the Moon as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 16 1917
Poster of Down to Earth
Down to Earth
John Emerson was 43 in Down to Earth as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 16 1917
Poster of Wild and Woolly
Wild and Woolly
John Emerson was 43 in Wild and Woolly as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 24 1917
Poster of In Again, Out Again
In Again, Out Again
John Emerson was 42 in In Again, Out Again as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Apr 30 1917
Poster of The Americano
The Americano
John Emerson was 42 in The Americano as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 23 1916
Poster of The Matrimaniac
The Matrimaniac
John Emerson was 42 in The Matrimaniac as 'Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 16 1916
Poster of Less Than the Dust
Less Than the Dust
John Emerson was 42 in Less Than the Dust as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 04 1916
Poster of The Social Secretary
The Social Secretary
John Emerson was 42 in The Social Secretary as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 16 1916
Poster of The Mystery of the Leaping Fish
The Mystery of the Leaping Fish
John Emerson was 42 in The Mystery of the Leaping Fish as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 11 1916
Poster of His Picture in the Papers
His Picture in the Papers
John Emerson was 41 in His Picture in the Papers as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Feb 13 1916
Poster of Macbeth
Macbeth
John Emerson was 41 in Macbeth as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 02 1916
Poster of Old Heidelberg
Old Heidelberg
John Emerson was 41 in Old Heidelberg as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 14 1915
Poster of Ghosts
Ghosts
John Emerson was 41 in Ghosts as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 31 1915
Poster of The Conspiracy
The Conspiracy
John Emerson was 40 in The Conspiracy as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 10 1914
Poster of Geronimo’s Last Raid
Geronimo’s Last Raid
John Emerson was 38 in Geronimo’s Last Raid as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Sat, Nov 09 1912

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