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John Emerson
Director 1874 - 1956

John Emerson

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... Read full bio →

Directed Films

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Wild and Woolly

Wild and Woolly

John Emerson 1917 1h 12m

A rich Easterner who has always wanted to live in "the Wild West" plans to move to a Western town. Unknown to him, the town's "wild" days are long gone and it is an orderly and civilized place now. The townsmen, not wanting to lose a rich potential resident, contrive to make over the town to suit the young man's fantasy.

The Social Secretary

The Social Secretary

John Emerson 1916 52m

It's tough being beautiful, it would seem.

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