John Emerson

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.
- Known for
- Writing
- Born
- 1874-05-29 · Sandusky, Ohio, USA
- Died
- 1956-03-07
Known for
- San Francisco (1936) — Producer
- The Mystery of the Leaping Fish (1916) — Director
- The Cowboy and the Lady (1938) — Additional Writing
- Eshaet Hob (1960) — Original Story
- Saratoga (1937) — Associate Producer
- Wild and Woolly (1917) — Director
- The Girl from Missouri (1934) — Screenplay
- Conspiracy (1930) — Theatre Play
- The Matrimaniac (1916) — Screenplay
- The Struggle (1931) — Screenstory
- His Picture in the Papers (1916) — Director
- The Social Secretary (1916) — Director
- Getting Mary Married (1919) — Writer
- The Love Expert (1920) — Writer
- Reaching for the Moon (1917) — Director
- A Virtuous Vamp (1919) — Writer