Jack Bernhard

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Jack Bernhard
BornNovember 28, 1914
DiedMarch 30, 1997(1997-03-30) (aged 82)
OccupationFilm Director
Years active1946–1950

Jack Bernhard (November 28, 1914 – March 30, 1997) was an American film and television director. [1] His films include Decoy (1946), Blonde Ice (1948), Unknown Island (1948) and The Second Face (1950).

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Personal life

Bernhard was married to the British actress Jean Gillie, whom he met while serving in Britain during World War II. She appeared in his debut film Decoy . [2] They divorced in 1947, and Gillie died in 1949. He married actress Vickie Lester in 1947, they remained married until his death in 1997.

Selected filmography

Director

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  1. "Jack Bernhard".
  2. Mayer & McDonnell p.164

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