Career
His first film as a director was the Zane Grey feature Wagon Wheels, starring Randolph Scott, in 1934. Barton worked in various Hollywood B-movie units. From 1946 on, he was a principal director of the Abbott and Costello comedies, such as The Time of Their Lives, Buck Privates Come Home, Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein, and Africa Screams.
He later directed Walt Disney films such as The Shaggy Dog and Toby Tyler.
He directed every episode of the Amos "n" Andy show at Hal Roach Studios for Columbia Broadcasting System, from 1950 to 1954, and episodes of the Ray Milland television series, Meet Mr. McNutley from 1953-1955.
Barton also directed 106 episodes of the Columbia Broadcasting System television sitcom Family Affair from 1967 to 1971. Barton was married to actress/singer Julie Gibson from 1973 until his death from a heart attack in 1981.
