Directing
James V. Kern
- Titles
- 24movies19TV shows
- Career
Active from 1937 to 1963, with up to 4 main titles a year.
- Directed
- 29titles as director
- Average score
63/100
- Highest rated
I Love Lucy85/100
What stands out
Compared with the average well-known movie, over 21 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.
- Nostalgia7.8average 3.7
- Wholesome6.7average 3.3
- Situational Comedy6.0average 2.7
- Historical4.9average 2.6
- Wit & Wordplay5.7average 3.7
- Physical Comedy3.6average 2.4
- Family Dynamics5.9average 4.8
- Romance4.7average 3.8
Rarely in their work
- Violence1.6, average 4.2
- Psychological3.1, average 5.6
- Social Commentary2.8, average 4.9
- Contemporary Realism3.2, average 5.4
Main genres
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Recurring tags
- Classic Sitcom 6
- Episodic Storytelling 3
- Character-Driven Humor 3
- Wholesome Family Humor 3
- Nostalgic Americana 3
- Domestic Life 3
- Nostalgic 3
- Character-Driven Comedy 3
- Gentle Humor 3
- Domestic Comedy 2
- Classic Sitcom Comfort 2
- Classic TV 2
Works often with
People in at least two of their main titles.
David ButlerDirectorEast Side of Heaven, That's Right – You're Wrong, Thank Your Lucky Stars, You'll Find Out, Shine on Harvest Moon, +2 more- IIrene MorraEditorThat's Right – You're Wrong, Thank Your Lucky Stars, You'll Find Out, Shine on Harvest Moon, The Horn Blows at Midnight, +1 more
Arthur EdesonCinematographerNever Say Goodbye, Thank Your Lucky Stars, Shine on Harvest Moon, Stallion Road
Jack CarsonActorThe Doughgirls, Shine on Harvest Moon, April Showers
Kay KyserActorThat's Right – You're Wrong, You'll Find Out, Playmates
S.Z. SakallActorNever Say Goodbye, Shine on Harvest Moon, April Showers
Jack BennyActorThe Horn Blows at Midnight, Jack Benny Christmas Show, Jack Benny Christmas Shopping Show
Alexis SmithActorThe Doughgirls, The Horn Blows at Midnight, Stallion Road
Ginny SimmsActorThat's Right – You're Wrong, You'll Find Out, Playmates- FFrank RedmanCinematographerYou'll Find Out, Look Who's Laughing, Playmates
- SSam HellmanWriterThe Doughgirls, Shine on Harvest Moon, The Horn Blows at Midnight
Peggy KnudsenActorNever Say Goodbye, Stallion Road
Movies and TV shows
24Type
1960s
1 title
Director
1950s
4 titles · average score 50
Director, Producer
Director
Director
1940s
13 titles · average score 59
Director
Director
Director, Screenplay
Director
Screenplay
Director, Screenplay
Screenplay
Screenplay
Story, Screenplay
Screenplay
Story, Screenplay
1930s
6 titles · average score 62
Screenplay
as Jimmie
as Yacht Club Boys Member
as The Yacht Club Boys
as The Yacht Club Boys Member