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Richard L. Bare

Turlock, California, USABorn August 12, 1913

Richard Leland Bare (August 12, 1913 – March 28, 2015) was an American director, producer, and screenwriter of television shows and short films. 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 Edgar Allan Poe's story. He became notable post-graduation for writing and directing the Joe McDoakes series of short films for Warner Brothers between 1942 and 1956, featuring George O'Hanlon in the title role. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Filmography80

The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration

The Twilight Zone: A 60th Anniversary Celebration

2019
Wicked, Wicked

Wicked, Wicked

1973
Pioneer Spirit

Pioneer Spirit

1969
I Sailed to Tahiti with an All Girl Crew

I Sailed to Tahiti with an All Girl Crew

1968
This Rebel Breed

This Rebel Breed

1960
Girl on the Run

Girl on the Run

1958
Shoot-Out At Medicine Bend

Shoot-Out At Medicine Bend

1957
So Your Wife Wants to Work

So Your Wife Wants to Work

1956
So You Want to Play the Piano

So You Want to Play the Piano

1956
So You Want to Be Pretty

So You Want to Be Pretty

1956
So You Think the Grass Is Greener

So You Think the Grass Is Greener

1956
So You Want to Be a Policeman

So You Want to Be a Policeman

1955
So You Want to Be a V.P.

So You Want to Be a V.P.

1955
So You Want a Model Railroad

So You Want a Model Railroad

1955
So You Want to Be on a Jury

So You Want to Be on a Jury

1955
So You Want to Be a Gladiator

So You Want to Be a Gladiator

1955
So You Don't Trust Your Wife

So You Don't Trust Your Wife

1955
So You Want to Know Your Relatives

So You Want to Know Your Relatives

1954
So You're Taking in a Roomer

So You're Taking in a Roomer

1954
So You Want to Be a Banker

So You Want to Be a Banker

1954
So You Want to Go to a Nightclub

So You Want to Go to a Nightclub

1954
So You Want to Be Your Own Boss

So You Want to Be Your Own Boss

1954
So You're Having Neighbor Trouble

So You're Having Neighbor Trouble

1954
So You Want to Be an Heir

So You Want to Be an Heir

1953
Prisoners of the Casbah

Prisoners of the Casbah

1953
So You Think You Can't Sleep

So You Think You Can't Sleep

1953
So You Love Your Dog

So You Love Your Dog

1953
So You Want a Television Set

So You Want a Television Set

1953
So You Want to Learn to Dance

So You Want to Learn to Dance

1953
So You Want to Be a Musician

So You Want to Be a Musician

1953
So You Want to Wear the Pants

So You Want to Wear the Pants

1952
So You're Going to the Dentist

So You're Going to the Dentist

1952
So You Never Tell a Lie

So You Never Tell a Lie

1952
So You Want to Go to a Convention

So You Want to Go to a Convention

1952
So You Want to Enjoy Life

So You Want to Enjoy Life

1952
So You Want to Get It Wholesale

So You Want to Get It Wholesale

1952
So You Want to Be a Plumber

So You Want to Be a Plumber

1951
So You Want to Be a Bachelor

So You Want to Be a Bachelor

1951
So You Want to Buy a Used Car

So You Want to Buy a Used Car

1951
So You Want to Be a Paper Hanger

So You Want to Be a Paper Hanger

1951
So You Want to Be a Cowboy

So You Want to Be a Cowboy

1951
The Screen Director

The Screen Director

1951
So You Want to Be a Handyman

So You Want to Be a Handyman

1951
Hurricane at Pilgrim Hill

Hurricane at Pilgrim Hill

1950
So You're Going to Have an Operation

So You're Going to Have an Operation

1950
So You Want a Raise

So You Want a Raise

1950
So You Want to Move

So You Want to Move

1950
So You Want to Hold Your Husband

So You Want to Hold Your Husband

1950
Return of the Frontiersman

Return of the Frontiersman

1950
This Side of the Law

This Side of the Law

1950
So You Think You're Not Guilty

So You Think You're Not Guilty

1950
So You Want to Throw a Party

So You Want to Throw a Party

1950
The Grass Is Always Greener

The Grass Is Always Greener

1950
So You Want to Be an Actor

So You Want to Be an Actor

1949
So You Want to Get Rich Quick

So You Want to Get Rich Quick

1949
The House Across the Street

The House Across the Street

1949
So You're Having In-Law Trouble

So You're Having In-Law Trouble

1949
So You Want to Be a Muscle Man

So You Want to Be a Muscle Man

1949
So You Want to Be Popular

So You Want to Be Popular

1949
Flaxy Martin

Flaxy Martin

1949
So You Want to Be a Baby Sitter

So You Want to Be a Baby Sitter

1949
So You Want to Be on the Radio

So You Want to Be on the Radio

1948
Smart Girls Don't Talk

Smart Girls Don't Talk

1948
So You Want to Be in Politics

So You Want to Be in Politics

1948
So You Want to Be a Detective

So You Want to Be a Detective

1948
So You Want to Build a House

So You Want to Build a House

1948
So You Want to Be a Gambler

So You Want to Be a Gambler

1948
So You Want an Apartment

So You Want an Apartment

1948
So You Want to Hold Your Wife

So You Want to Hold Your Wife

1947
So You Want to Be a Salesman

So You Want to Be a Salesman

1947
So You're Going on a Vacation

So You're Going on a Vacation

1947
So You Want to Be in Pictures

So You Want to Be in Pictures

1947
So You're Going to Be a Father

So You're Going to Be a Father

1947
So You Think You're a Nervous Wreck

So You Think You're a Nervous Wreck

1946
So You Want to Keep Your Hair

So You Want to Keep Your Hair

1946
So You Want to Play the Horses

So You Want to Play the Horses

1946
So You Think You're Allergic

So You Think You're Allergic

1945
So You Think You Need Glasses

So You Think You Need Glasses

1942
So You Want to Give Up Smoking

So You Want to Give Up Smoking

1942
The Oval Portrait

The Oval Portrait

1934

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The Islanders

The Islanders

1960