Richard Leland Bare (August 12, 1913 – March 28, 2015) was an American director, producer, and screenwriter of Hollywood movies, television shows and

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Career

Born in

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, he attended

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where he directed his most notable student film, ''The Oval Portrait'', an adaptation of

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's story. He became notable post-graduation for writing and directing the

Joe McDoakes ''Joe McDoakes'' is an American Short film, short-film comedy series produced and directed by Richard L. Bare for Warner Bros. A total of 63 black and white, black-and-white, live action, live-action, reel#Motion picture terminology, one-reel fil ...

series of short films for

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between 1942 and 1956, featuring

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in the title role. On television, he directed seven classic ''

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'' episodes: " To Serve Man", "

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?", " The Fugitive", "

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", " The Purple Testament", " Nick of Time" and " The Prime Mover". He directed almost every episode of the 1960s-1970s

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television series ''

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''. He also directed

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, including '' Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend'' and ''

Wicked, Wicked ''Wicked, Wicked'' is a 1973 horror-thriller film written and directed by Richard L. Bare and starring David Bailey, Tiffany Bolling and Randolph Roberts. It was presented in "Duo-Vision", a gimmick more commonly known as split-screen. Plot ...

''. On May 2, 2014, he acquired the rights with producer Phillip Goldfine to produce a movie and Broadway play based on ''Green Acres''. His memoir, ''Confessions of a Hollywood Director'' discusses his directorial work, as well as behind-the-scenes information, and his service as a captain in the Army Air Forces'

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. Bare also wrote ''The Film Director: A Practical Guide to Motion Picture and Television Techniques'' (1971; ), a text to teach the craft of directing to aspiring filmmakers. On November 19, 2007, Bare announced that he was working on a revival of ''Green Acres.'' He died on March 28, 2015, at the age of 101 at his home in

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Filmography

* '' Two Gun Troubador'' (1939) * '' Smart Girls Don't Talk'' (1948) * '' Flaxy Martin'' (1949) * ''

The House Across the Street ''The House Across the Street'' is a 1949 American comedy film directed by Richard L. Bare and written by Russell S. Hughes. The film stars Wayne Morris, Janis Paige, Bruce Bennett, Alan Hale, Sr., James Mitchell and Barbara Bates. The fil ...

'' (1949) * ''

Return of the Frontiersman ''Return of the Frontiersman'' is a 1950 American Western film directed by Richard L. Bare and written by Edna Anhalt. The film stars Gordon MacRae, Julie London, Rory Calhoun, Jack Holt, Fred Clark and Edwin Rand. The film was released by Wa ...

'' (1950) * '' This Side of the Law'' (1950) * '' So You Want to Learn to Dance'' (1953) * '' Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend'' (1957) * '' Girl on the Run'' (1958) * ''

I Sailed to Tahiti with an All Girl Crew ''I Sailed to Tahiti with an All Girl Crew'' is a 1969 American adventure comedy film directed and co-written by Richard L. Bare, starring Gardner McKay, Fred Clark, Pat Buttram, and Diane McBain. It was the last film for both McKay and Clark. P ...

'' (1968) * ''

'' (1973)

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Bare, Richard L. 1913 births 2015 deaths American men centenarians United States Army Air Forces officers Screenwriters from California American television directors Film directors from California First Motion Picture Unit personnel People from Modesto, California People from Turlock, California USC School of Cinematic Arts alumni Military personnel from California