Harry Gerstad
- Known for
- Editing
- Born
- June 11, 1909
- Died
- July 17, 2002
- Birthplace
- 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 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
Framed 1975
Editor
Walking Tall 1973
Editor
Ben 1972
Editor
Big Jake 1971
Editor
Cover Me Babe 1970
Editor
Hard Contract 1969
Editor
The Secret Life of an American Wife 1968
Editor
The War Wagon 1967
Editor
The Magic Sword 1962
Supervising Editor
Walk on the Wild Side 1962
Editor
Freckles 1960
Editor
- Aftermath
Aftermath 1960
Editor
13 Fighting Men 1960
Director
The Alligator People 1959
Editor, Supervising Film Editor
Frontier Gun 1958
Editor
Combat Squad 1953
Editor
The Juggler 1953
Editor
Eight Iron Men 1952
Supervising Editor
High Noon 1952
Supervising Film Editor
My Six Convicts 1952
Supervising Editor
Death of a Salesman 1951
Editor
Cyrano de Bergerac 1950
Editor
The Men 1950
Editor
Rocketship X-M 1950
Editor
Gun Crazy 1950
Editor
Home of the Brave 1949
Editor
Champion 1949
Editor
Unknown Island 1948
Editor
Crossfire 1947
Editor
So Well Remembered 1947
Editor
Till the End of Time 1946
Editor
The Spiral Staircase 1946
Editor
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