John Emerson
stage actor, playwright, producer, and director of silent films (1874–1956)
John Emerson was an American stage actor, playwright, producer, and director of silent films. 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.
Filmography in the catalog
Credited on 6 films (1916–1923) — matched by name in the Creator or Credits field. Also mentioned in 30 other records (descriptions, transcriptions, copyright notes).
| Year ▲ | Title | Creator | Length | Format | Color | Sound |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | LESS THAN THE DUST | John Emerson, Erich von Stroheim | 2400 | 16mm | B&W | silent |
| 1916 | THE CONSPIRACY. | Universal Film Manufacturing Co. Inc. | 2 reels | B&W | silent | |
| 1919 | Getting Mary married. | Marion Davies Film Co. Inc. | 5 reels | 16mm | B&W | |
| 1920 | TWO WEEKS. | First National. | 6 reels | B&W | ||
| 1921 | Woman's Place | Films For The Humanities And Sciences | 60 min | 16mm | B&W | sound |
| 1923 | DULCY. | Joseph M. Schenck | 7 reels | B&W |