James B. Clark

Editor, Director, Producer

May 14, 1908 — July 19, 2000 (92 years)
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.

FreeMovies & Shows on Plex

  • Bonanza
    Bonanza
    2 Seasons
  • Garden of Evil
    Garden of Evil
  • Sun Valley Serenade
    Sun Valley Serenade
  • A Dog of Flanders
    A Dog of Flanders
  • Misty
    Misty
  • Under the Red Robe
    Under the Red Robe

Known For

  • How Green Was My Valley
    How Green Was My Valley
  • Batman (1966)
    Batman (1966)
    3 Seasons
  • Flipper
    Flipper
  • The Wild Wild West
    The Wild Wild West
    4 Seasons
  • My Side of the Mountain
    My Side of the Mountain
  • One Foot in Hell
    One Foot in Hell
  • Island of the Blue Dolphins
    Island of the Blue Dolphins
  • A Dog of Flanders
    Free
    A Dog of Flanders
  • Misty
    Free
    Misty
  • The High Chaparral
    The High Chaparral
    4 Seasons
  • Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
    Voyage to the Bottom of the Sea
    4 Seasons
  • Lassie
    Lassie
    19 Seasons
  • Sierra Baron
    Sierra Baron

Filmography

1959
The Twilight Zone · as Assistant Director
1940
1940
He Married His Wife · as Film Editor
1937
Dinner at the Ritz · as Supervising Editor