James B. Clark

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.

Directed

1. Batman (1966) — Director
2. Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea (1964) — Director
3. The Wild Wild West (1965) — Director
4. Lassie (1954) — Director
5. Flipper (1963) — Director
6. Daniel Boone (1964) — Director
7. My Side of the Mountain (1969) — Director
8. The High Chaparral (1967) — Director
9. One Foot in Hell (1960) — Director
10. Here Come the Brides (1968) — Director
11. Studio One (1948) — Director
12. Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964) — Director
13. A Dog of Flanders (1959) — Director
14. Sierra Baron (1958) — Director
15. Misty (1961) — Director
16. Adventures in Paradise (1959) — Director
17. The Little Ark (1972) — Director
18. The Big Show (1961) — Director
19. Lassie: Well of Love (1970) — Director
20. The Legend of Jesse James (1965) — Director
21. Drums of Africa (1963) — Director
22. The Monroes (1966) — Director
23. The Loner (1965) — Director
24. My Friend Flicka (1955) — Director
25. Under Fire (1957) — Director
26. The Long, Hot Summer (1965) — Director
27. Firehouse (1974) — Director
28. The Sad Horse (1959) — Director
29. And Now Miguel (1966) — Director
30. Villa!! (1958) — Director
31. Bus Stop (1961) — Director
32. Pursuit (1958) — Director
33. Fabulous Las Vegas (1954) — Director
34. The Jet-Propelled Couch (1957) — Director