James B. Clark

Editing·May 14, 1908·Stillwater, Minnesota, USA

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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.

Film	Credit
The Little Ark1972 · Director	Director
Lassie: Well of Love1970 · Director	Director
My Side of the Mountain1969 · Director	Director
And Now Miguel1966 · Director	Director
Island of the Blue Dolphins1964 · Director	Director
Flipper1963 · Director	Director
Drums of Africa1963 · Director	Director
Misty1961 · Director	Director
The Big Show1961 · Director	Director
One Foot in Hell1960 · Director	Director
A Dog of Flanders1959 · Director	Director
The Sad Horse1959 · Director	Director
Villa!!1958 · Director	Director
Sierra Baron1958 · Director	Director
TThe Jet-Propelled Couch1957 · Director	Director
Under Fire1957 · Director	Director
FFabulous Las Vegas1954 · Director	Director