Erle C. Kenton

Director, Producer, Writer

August 1, 1896 — January 28, 1980 (83 years)
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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.

Kenton and Edward Ludwig were the principal directors of the 1958-1960 CBS television series, The Texan, starring Rory Calhoun as Bill Longley, a "Robin Hood of the West", who drifts through the region helping persons in need.

Movies & Shows on Plex

  • House of Dracula
    House of Dracula1945
  • Mexicali Rose
    Mexicali Rose1929
  • One Too Many
    One Too Many1950

Known For

  • Island of Lost Souls
    Island of Lost Souls1932
  • House of Frankenstein
    House of Frankenstein1944
  • The Ghost of Frankenstein
    The Ghost of Frankenstein1942
  • House of Dracula
    House of Dracula1945
  • Who Done It?
    Who Done It?1942
  • Pardon My Sarong
    Pardon My Sarong1942
  • You're Telling Me!
    You're Telling Me!1934
  • It Ain't Hay
    It Ain't Hay1943
  • In Society
    In Society1944
  • Hit the Ice
    Hit the Ice1943
  • The Texan
    The Texan2 seasons
  • The Cat Creeps
    The Cat Creeps1946
  • Mexicali Rose
    Mexicali Rose1929
  • Melody for Three
    Melody for Three1941
  • Public Defender
    Public Defender2 seasons
  • They Meet Again
    They Meet Again1941