1937Nominee
Best Picture
Saratoga
John Emerson
Actor · Director · Producer · Writer
Sandusky, Ohio, USA
May 29, 1874
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.
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Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
1936Nominee
Best Picture
San Francisco
1938Nominee
Best Performance
The Cowboy and the Lady
Career Highlights
1928Highlight
Best Writing
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes
1917Highlight
Best Writing
Down to Earth
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Saratoga
San Francisco
The Cowboy and the Lady