Trick Shooting with Kenne Duncan

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Trick Shooting with Kenne Duncan
Directed by Edward D. Wood, Jr.
Written byEdward D. Wood, Jr.
Produced byRonald V. Ashcroft
Starring Kenne Duncan
Music byGene Kauer
Release date
c. 1952–1953
Running time
9 min.
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Trick Shooting with Kenne Duncan was a promotional film directed by Ed Wood. Total run time is nine minutes and was produced c. 1952-1953. [1] [2] It consists of Kenne Duncan performing trick shooting stunts and showcasing firearms made by Remington Arms. Duncan had become known as a villain for B-movie Westerns and the film was an attempt to capitalize on his fame. [2]

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The rifles showcased were a Remington Model 552 and a Remington Nylon 66. [2] The film includes posters and advertisements of Duncan performing at state fairs and nightclubs, and also still pictures from his roles in Westerns. [2] A sequence features newsreel footage of his visit and performances in Japan. [1]

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  1. 1 2 Hayes (2001), p. 125
  2. 1 2 3 4 Craig (2009), p. 15-16