[3] After working with various dog, pony and other animal shows, he entered the vaudeville circuit as a comedian.

[2] Kenton was replaced by Charles Lamont on Hit the Ice after problems with Lou Costello.

[4] Producer Paul Malvern stated later that Kenton and him "got along beautifully" and that "He was one director who thought everything out and made sure that he came in on budget and on time.

"[5] Kenton spoke about directing horror films in a 1944 interview, stating "They give us a chance to let our imagination run wild.

"[6] Kenton and Edward Ludwig were the principal directors of the 1958–1960 television series The Texan.