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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia 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.
He was a versatile American film and television director who helmed over 130 productions spanning from the silent era through the late 1950s.
He is best known for directing the landmark pre-Code horror film Island of Lost Souls and several Universal monster crossover features like House of Frankenstein.
He served as a principal director for the late 1950s CBS western series The Texan starring Rory Calhoun. Explore Erle C. Kenton's complete filmography on Mood.