Biography
James B. Clark was an American film editor and director known for his work in family and adventure films. Born in Stillwater, Minnesota, he began his career as a film editor in the 1930s, working on various projects before transitioning to directing in the 1950s. Clark directed several notable films, including The Sad Horse (1959) and Flipper (1963), the latter of which became a beloved family classic and spawned a television series. His work was characterized by a focus on family-friendly narratives and a talent for storytelling that appealed to audiences of all ages. Clark's contributions to family entertainment have left a lasting impact on the genre.
Edited 46
1960s
- 1960
Surprise Package
Editor
1950s
- 1957
- 1956
Between Heaven and Hell
Editor
23 Paces to Baker Street
Editor
The Lieutenant Wore Skirts
Editor
- 1955
- 1954
Garden of Evil
Editor
Hell and High Water
Editor
- 1953
- 1952
Stars and Stripes Forever
Editor
Dreamboat
Editor
Diplomatic Courier
Editor
5 Fingers
Editor
- 1951
Bird of Paradise
Editor
You're in the Navy Now
Editor
- 1950
My Blue Heaven
Editor
When Willie Comes Marching Home
Editor
1940s
- 1949
I Was a Male War Bride
Editor
- 1948
The Walls of Jericho
Editor
- 1947
The Foxes of Harrow
Editor
Moss Rose
Editor
The Late George Apley
Editor
- 1945
- 1944
- 1943
Holy Matrimony
Editor
Stormy Weather
Editor
Immortal Sergeant
Editor
- 1942
China Girl
Editor
Ten Gentlemen from West Point
Editor
Roxie Hart
Editor
- 1941
Sun Valley Serenade
Editor
A Very Young Lady
Editor
Golden Hoofs
Editor
- 1940
Young People
Editor
1930s
- 1939
The Return of the Cisco Kid
Editor
Inspector Hornleigh
Editor
- 1937
Under the Red Robe
Editor
Wings of the Morning
Editor
Directed 32
1970s
- 1974
Firehouse
Director
- 1972
The Little Ark
Director
- 1970
Lassie: Well of Love
Director
1960s
- 1969
My Side of the Mountain
Director
- 1968
- 1967
- 1966
And Now Miguel
Director
- 1965
The Long, Hot Summer
Director
- 1964
- 1963
Drums of Africa
Director
- 1961
The Big Show
Director
- 1960
One Foot in Hell
Director
A Dog of Flanders
Director
1950s
- 1959
The Sad Horse
Director
- 1958
Villa!!
Director
Sierra Baron
Director
- 1957
Under Fire
Director
- 1955
My Friend Flicka
Director
- 1954
1940s
- 1948
Art department 1
1970s
- 1974
