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 Turlock, California, he attended USC School of Cinematic Arts 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 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: "

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", " What's in the Box?", " The Fugitive", "

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", " The Purple Testament", " Nick of Time" and "

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". He directed almost every episode of the 1960s-1970s CBS television series ''

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''. He also directed

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, including ''

Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend ''Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend'' is a 1957 American Western film directed by Richard L. Bare and starring Randolph Scott, James Craig, Angie Dickinson and James Garner. James Garner, who had a small role, said "it was always fun working with Di ...

'' 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 Th ...

''. 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' First Motion Picture Unit. 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 ''Two Gun Troubador'' is a 1939 American Western film directed by Raymond K. Johnson and written by Richard L. Bare and Phil Dunham. The film stars Fred Scott, Claire Rochelle, John Merton, Harry Harvey Sr., Carl Mathews and William Woods. Th ...

'' (1939) * '' Smart Girls Don't Talk'' (1948) * ''

Flaxy Martin ''Flaxy Martin'' is a 1949 film noir starring Zachary Scott and Virginia Mayo, and featuring Elisha Cook Jr., Dorothy Malone, and Douglas Kennedy. The crime thriller was directed by Richard L. Bare based on a story written by David Lang. The ...

'' (1949) * ''

The House Across the Street ''The House Across the Street'' is a 1949 American comedy/newspaper 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. ...

'' (1949) * '' Return of the Frontiersman'' (1950) * ''

This Side of the Law ''This Side of the Law'' is a 1950 American film noir directed by Richard L. Bare and starring Kent Smith, Viveca Lindfors, Robert Douglas and Janis Paige. Plot David Cummins (Kent Smith) is trapped in a dry cistern and wondering whether he wi ...

'' (1950) * ‘’ So You Want To Be A Plumber’’(1951) * ''

So You Want to Learn to Dance ''So You Want to Learn to Dance'' is a 1953 American black and white short comedy film co-produced, written and directed by Richard Bare. It stars George O'Hanlon as Joe McDoakes. Synopsis Joe McDoakes is invited by his boss to a swanky dance. J ...

'' (1953) * ''

'' (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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