duke moore, (july 15, 1913 as james moore – november 16, 1976), was an american actor. he appeared only in movies made by ed wood. between 1953 and 1970, moore appeared in the following wood movies: "crossroads of laredo"; "final curtain"; "night of the ghouls"; "plan 9 from outer space"; "the sinister urge", and "take it out in trade". moore died in hollywood of a heart attack.