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 was born in Florence, Colorado, and died in Los Angeles, California from a heart attack.
His brother was the novelist and screenwriter Jo Pagano.
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