James B. Clark

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James B. Clark

Editing May 14, 1908

Stillwater, Minnesota, USA

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 th…

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The Twilight Zone

The Twilight Zone

8.5 1959 TV Show
Batman

Batman

7.3 1966 TV Show
An Affair to Remember

An Affair to Remember

7.4 1957 Movie
Lassie

Lassie

6.3 1954 TV Show
How Green Was My Valley

How Green Was My Valley

7.3 1941 Movie
Studio One

Studio One

5.4 1948 TV Show
Daniel Boone

Daniel Boone

7.0 1964 TV Show
The Wild Wild West

The Wild Wild West

7.6 1965 TV Show
Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

7.8 1964 TV Show
Leave Her to Heaven

Leave Her to Heaven

7.4 1945 Movie
The High Chaparral

The High Chaparral

6.8 1967 TV Show
Adventures in Paradise

Adventures in Paradise

6.1 1959 TV Show

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1974
    Deranged

    Movie Property Master

  2. 1974
    Firehouse

    TV show Director

  3. 1972
    The Little Ark

    Movie Director

  4. 1970
    Lassie: Well of Love

    Movie Director

  5. 1969
    My Side of the Mountain

    Movie Director

  6. 1968
    Here Come the Brides

    TV show Director

  7. 1967
    The High Chaparral

    TV show Director

  8. 1966
    The Monroes

    TV show Director

  9. 1966
    And Now Miguel

    Movie Director

  10. 1966
    Batman

    TV show Director

  11. 1965
    The Loner

    TV show Director

  12. 1965
    The Wild Wild West

    TV show Director

  13. 1965
    The Long, Hot Summer

    TV show Director

  14. 1965
    The Legend of Jesse James

    TV show Director

  15. 1964
    Daniel Boone

    TV show Director

  16. 1964
    Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea

    TV show Director

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  1. 1964
    Island of the Blue Dolphins

    Movie Director

  2. 1963
    Flipper

    Movie Director

  3. 1963
    Drums of Africa

    Movie Director

  4. 1961
    Bus Stop

    TV show Director

  5. 1961
    Misty

    Movie Director

  6. 1961
    The Big Show

    Movie Director

  7. 1960
    Surprise Package

    Movie Editor

  8. 1960
    One Foot in Hell

    Movie Director

  9. 1960
    A Dog of Flanders

    Movie Director

  10. 1959
    Adventures in Paradise

    TV show Director

  11. 1959
    The Twilight Zone

    TV show Assistant Director

  12. 1959
    The Sad Horse

    Movie Director

  13. 1958
    Pursuit

    TV show Director

  14. 1958
    Villa!!

    Movie Director

  15. 1958
    Sierra Baron

    Movie Director

  16. 1957
    Peyton Place

    Movie Editor

  17. 1957
    The Jet-Propelled Couch

    Movie Director

  18. 1957
    Under Fire

    Movie Director

  19. 1957
    An Affair to Remember

    Movie Editor

  20. 1956
    The Girl Can't Help It

    Movie Editor

  21. 1956
    Between Heaven and Hell

    Movie Editor

  22. 1956
    23 Paces to Baker Street

    Movie Editor

  23. 1956
    The Lieutenant Wore Skirts

    Movie Editor

  24. 1955
    My Friend Flicka

    TV show Director