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Richard C. Kahn

1897 – 1960

American film director

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Lived 1897 – 1960 (aged 63). Richard C. Kahn was an American film director, screenwriter, film screenwriter, film producer and director.

Richard C. Kahn (January 26, 1897 – January 28, 1960) was an American film director, screenwriter, and producer known for his B movies of the 1930s and early 1940s. Though white, he often worked with an all-black cast.

He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana. His feature films include Secret Menace (1931), The Third Sex (1934), Two-Gun Man from Harlem (1938), The Bronze Buckaroo (1939), Harlem Rides the Range (1939), Son of Ingagi (1940), Buzzy Rides the Range (1940), Buzzy and the Phantom Pinto (1941) and Guns Don't Argue (1957) (with Bill Karn ). In 1955 he directed an episode of Grand Ole Opry, and in 1958 he directed two episodes of Sky King, "Rodeo Decathlon" and "The Brain and the Brawn".

He produced three Herbert Jeffrey films.

Kahn died in 1960 in Hollywood, California.

Selected filmography Secret Menace (1931) Son of Ingagi (1940) Buzzy Rides the Range (1940) Buzzy and the Phantom Pinto (1941)

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Who was Richard C. Kahn?

American film director (1897-1960)

When was Richard C. Kahn born?

Richard C. Kahn was born on 26 January 1897.

When did Richard C. Kahn die?

Richard C. Kahn died on 28 January 1960.

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Richard C. Kahn was a film director, screenwriter, film screenwriter, film producer and director.

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Richard C. Kahn was American.

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