James B. Clark
Editing
- Born
- May 14, 1908 · Stillwater, Minnesota, USA
- Died
- July 19, 2000 (age 92)
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.
Known for
An Affair to Remember
July 11, 1957
How Green Was My Valley
October 28, 1941
Leave Her to Heaven
December 25, 1945
I Was a Male War Bride
August 26, 1949
The Desert Fox: The Story of Rommel
October 16, 1951
Deranged
February 2, 1974
5 Fingers
February 22, 1952
Peyton Place
December 13, 1957
Garden of Evil
July 9, 1954
23 Paces to Baker Street
May 18, 1956
The Girl Can't Help It
December 22, 1956
House of Bamboo
July 1, 1955
Behind the camera64
- 1974Deranged Property Master
- 1972The Little Ark Director
- 1970Lassie: Well of Love Director
- 1969My Side of the Mountain Director
- 1966And Now Miguel Director
- 1964Island of the Blue Dolphins Director
- 1963Flipper Director
- 1963Drums of Africa Director
- 1961Misty Director
- 1961The Big Show Director