Harry Gerstad

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Harry Gerstad

Editing June 11, 1909

Chicago, Illinois, USA

Harry Gerstad was an American film editor and director, celebrated for his work on several classic films. He began his career in the 1930s, working as an assistant editor before b…

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High Noon

High Noon

7.7 1952 Movie
Gun Crazy

Gun Crazy

7.4 1950 Movie
The Spiral Staircase

The Spiral Staircase

7.0 1946 Movie
Big Jake

Big Jake

6.8 1971 Movie
The War Wagon

The War Wagon

6.8 1967 Movie
Highway Patrol

Highway Patrol

6.2 1955 TV Show
Adventures of Superman

Adventures of Superman

6.7 1952 TV Show
Crossfire

Crossfire

6.7 1947 Movie
Walking Tall

Walking Tall

6.6 1973 Movie
Ben

Ben

6.1 1972 Movie
Champion

Champion

6.7 1949 Movie
The Men

The Men

7.0 1950 Movie

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Harry Gerstad was an American film editor and director, celebrated for his work on several classic films. He began his career in the 1930s, working as an assistant editor before becoming a full editor. Gerstad won two Academy Awards for Best Film Editing for Champion (1949) and High Noon (1952). His editing was noted for its precision and ability to enhance narrative tension. In the 1960s, Gerstad transitioned to television, directing episodes of series such as The Adventures of Superman. His contributions to both film and television showcased his versatility and dedication to the craft of editing and directing.

Filmography

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  1. 1975
    Framed

    Movie Editor

  2. 1973
    Walking Tall

    Movie Editor

  3. 1972
    Ben

    Movie Editor

  4. 1971
    Big Jake

    Movie Editor

  5. 1970
    Cover Me Babe

    Movie Editor

  6. 1969
    Hard Contract

    Movie Editor

  7. 1968
    The Secret Life of an American Wife

    Movie Editor

  8. 1967
    The War Wagon

    Movie Editor

  9. 1962
    The Magic Sword

    Movie Supervising Editor

  10. 1962
    Walk on the Wild Side

    Movie Editor

  11. 1960
    Freckles

    Movie Editor

  12. 1960
    Aftermath

    Movie Editor

  13. 1960
    13 Fighting Men

    Movie Director

  14. 1959
    The Alligator People

    Movie Editor

  15. 1958
    Frontier Gun

    Movie Editor

  16. 1955
    Highway Patrol

    TV show Director

More credits
  1. 1953
    Combat Squad

    Movie Editor

  2. 1953
    The Juggler

    Movie Editor

  3. 1952
    Eight Iron Men

    Movie Supervising Editor

  4. 1952
    Adventures of Superman

    TV show Director

  5. 1952
    High Noon

    Movie Supervising Film Editor

  6. 1952
    My Six Convicts

    Movie Supervising Editor

  7. 1951
    Death of a Salesman

    Movie Editor

  8. 1950
    Cyrano de Bergerac

    Movie Editor

  9. 1950
    The Men

    Movie Editor

  10. 1950
    Rocketship X-M

    Movie Editor

  11. 1950
    Gun Crazy

    Movie Editor

  12. 1949
    Home of the Brave

    Movie Editor

  13. 1949
    Champion

    Movie Editor

  14. 1948
    Unknown Island

    Movie Editor

  15. 1947
    Crossfire

    Movie Editor

  16. 1947
    So Well Remembered

    Movie Editor

  17. 1946
    Till the End of Time

    Movie Editor

  18. 1946
    The Spiral Staircase

    Movie Editor