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Erle C. Kenton (August 1, 1896 – January 28, 1980) was an American film director. Kenton was director of B films, with his most famous film being Island of Lost Souls starring Charles Laughton.
Erle C. Kenton. Director: The Ghost of Frankenstein. Erle C. Kenton entered films as an actor with the Mack Sennett troupe (he was one of the original Keystone Kops).
- January 1, 1
- Norboro, Montana, USA
- January 1, 1
- Glendale, California, USA
American director Erle C Kenton, who made more than a passing impression on the golden age of classic monsters, was born Erle Cauthorn Kenton on the 1st of August, 1896, in Norborne, Missouri. Kenton began his career in the silent era with the Mack Sennett troupe, at one time playing one of the Keystone Kops.
Erle C. Kenton (August 1, 1896 – January 28, 1980) was an American film director. He directed 131 films between 1916 and 1957. He was born in Norborne, Missouri and died in Glendale, California from Parkinson's disease.
Erle C. Kenton. Credits (text only) Hide Director (147 credits) 1965 The World of Abbott and Costello (archive footage, uncredited) 1958-1960 The Texan (TV Series) (26 episodes) - Badman (1960) - Mission to Monterey (1960) - The Accuser (1960) - Showdown (1960) - Captive Crew (1960) - The Terrified Town (1960) - Sixgun Street (1960)
Erle C. Kenton was an American film director. He directed 131 films between 1916 and 1957. He was born in Norborne, Missouri and died in Glendale, California from Parkinson's disease.
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Erle C. Kenton was another of those indefatigable journeyman directors who seemed to have been around since the days of the Magic Lantern. He started out as a Keystone Kop under the direction of Mack Sennett in 1914, working his way up the Sennett Studio ladder as a gagman and assistant director.