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Director 1908 - 2000

James B. Clark

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 the 1930s, working on various projects before transitioning to directing in the 1950s. Clark... Read full bio →

Directed Films

Every film this person directed

6 titles
The Little Ark

The Little Ark

James B. Clark 1972 1h 40m

This heart-rending family-oriented drama chronicles the adventure of two Dutch children who temporarily lose their father and mother during the great flood of 1953. Fortunately, they and their animals are taken in by a salty old boatman who helps them reunite with their father.

Lassie: Well of Love

Lassie: Well of Love

James B. Clark, Jack Hively 1970

Lassie returns to visit the farm where she left one of her puppies - and once upon her way again, falls down a hidden well. People who have been helped by Lassie help rescue her from the well.

Island of the Blue Dolphins

Island of the Blue Dolphins

James B. Clark 1964 1h 33m

The story of a Native American girl, abandoned on a tiny island, who is protected by a wild dog.

Flipper

Flipper

James B. Clark 1963 1h 30m

Sandy is distraught when, having saved Flipper by pulling out a spear, his father insists the dolphin be released. A grateful Flipper, however, returns the favor when Sandy is threatened by Sharks.

One Foot in Hell

One Foot in Hell

James B. Clark 1960 1h 30m

Mitch Barrett becomes embittered because his wife is allowed to die when he can't pay for the medicine she needs. The remorseful townspeople hire Mitch to be a deputy sheriff, thereby enabling him to plot an elaborate bank robbery with the help of an artist, a pickpocket, a gunslinger and a bar-girl.

A Dog of Flanders

A Dog of Flanders

James B. Clark 1959 1h 36m

The love and friendship of a boy and his dog as the boy tries to become an artist like his idol, Peter Paul Reubens.

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