Ernest Pagano
Screenwriter

Ernest Pagano

The basics
Quick facts
Intro
Screenwriter
Gender:
Male
Birth:
16 January 1901(Florence)
Death:
29 April 1953(Los Angeles)
Biography menu
Menu

Jump to

Introduction Selected filmography
The details
Biography

Introduction

Ernest S. Pagano (January 16, 1901 – April 29, 1953) was an American screenwriter. He began in showbusiness as a "gag-man" in silent films. He wrote for 66 films between 1927 and 1947.
He was born in Florence, Colorado, and died in Los Angeles, California from a heart attack. His brother was the novelist and screenwriter Jo Pagano.

Selected filmography

  • San Diego, I Love You (1944)
  • The Flying Irishman (1939)
  • Vivacious Lady (1938)
  • Shall We Dance (1937)
  • Allez Oop (1934)
  • The Gold Ghost (1934)
  • Hollywood Lights (1932)
  • Hollywood Luck (1932)
  • Bridge Wives (1932)
  • Keep Laughing (1932)
  • Moonlight and Cactus (1932)
  • Smart Work (1931)
  • Idle Roomers (1931)
  • The Tamale Vendor (1931)
  • Once a Hero (1931)
  • Queenie of Hollywood (1931)
  • One Quiet Night (1931)
  • That's My Meat (1931)
  • Up Pops the Duke (1931)
  • Honeymoon Trio (1931)
  • The Lure of Hollywood (1931)
  • Windy Riley Goes Hollywood (1931)
  • Crashing Hollywood (1931)
  • Pete and Repeat (1931)
  • Three Hollywood Girls (1931)