Richard L. Bare
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.
On television, he directed seven classic "The Twilight Zone" episodes: "To Serve ManWhat's in the Box?The FugitiveThird from the SunThe Purple TestamentNick of Time" and "The Prime Mover".
He directed virtually every episode of the 1960s-1970s CBS television series "Green Acres".
He also directed feature films, including "Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend" and "Wicked, Wicked".
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 Newport Beach, California.
A Lawless Street
A Lawless Street is a 1955 American Technicolor Western film directed by Joseph H. Lewis and starring Randolph Scott and Angela Lansbury.
The film is also known as" The Marshal of Medicine Bend" in the United States.
Howard Hawks
Howard Winchester Hawks( May 30, 1896 December 26, 1977) was an American film director, producer and screenwriter of the classic Hollywood era.
Critic Leonard Maltin called him" the greatest American director who is not a household name."
A versatile film director, Hawks explored many genres such as comedies, dramas, gangster films, science fiction, film noir, and westerns.
His most popular films include" Scarface"( 1932)," Bringing Up Baby"( 1938)," Only Angels Have Wings"( 1939)," His Girl Friday"( 1940)," To Have and Have Not"( 1944)," The Big Sleep"( 1946)," Red River"( 1948)," The Thing from Another World"( 1951)," Gentlemen Prefer Blondes"( 1953), and" Rio Bravo"( 1959).
His frequent portrayals of strong, tough- talking female characters came to define the" Hawksian woman".
In 1942, Hawks was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Director for" Sergeant York".
In 1974, he was awarded an Honorary Academy Award as" a master American filmmaker whose creative efforts hold a distinguished place in world cinema."
His work has influenced various popular and respected directors such as Martin Scorsese, Robert Altman, Jean- Luc Godard, John Carpenter, and Quentin Tarantino.
Andrew Smith (author)
Andrew Smith( born 10 February 1961) is a U.S. born British author.
He lives in London.
Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend
Shoot- Out at Medicine Bend is a 1957 Western film directed by Richard L. Bare and starring Randolph Scott, James Craig and Angie Dickinson.
It was the final film that Scott made with Warner Bros.
A Song Is Born
A Song Is Born( also known as That's Life) is a 1948 Technicolor musical film remake of the 1941 movie" Ball of Fire" with Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck, starring Danny Kaye and Virginia Mayo.
It was directed by Howard Hawks.
Based on the Story From A to Z by Billy Wilder and Thomas Monroe.
Produced by Samuel Goldwyn and released by RKO Radio Pictures.
Filmed in Technicolor, it featured a stellar supporting cast of musical legends, including Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman( with Al Hendrickson as cameo), Louis Armstrong, Lionel Hampton, and Benny Carter.
Other notable musicians playing themselves in the cast include Charlie Barnet( with Harry Babasin as cameo), Mel Powell, Louis Bellson, The Golden Gate Quartet, Russo and the Samba Kings, The Page Cavanaugh Trio, and Buck and Bubbles.
Other actors include Steve Cochran and Hugh Herbert.
A Lawman Is Born
A Lawman Is Born is a 1937 American Western film directed by Sam Newfield.
Ben Phillips (poet)
Ben Phillips( born 1947) is a U.S.- born Canadian poet, teacher and publisher.
Colin MacKenzie (writer)
Colin Mackenzie is an Australian poet and song writer.
Matt Corboy
Matt Corboy( born June 4, 1973) is an American actor.
He has appeared in both films and television series.

Question: Do both films A Song Is Born and Shoot-Out at Medicine Bend have the directors that share the same nationality?
Answer: yes