Harry Gerstad
Known for: Editing
Born: June 10, 1909 in Chicago, Illinois, USA - Died: July 16, 2002
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.
Known for
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High Noon
Supervising Film Editor
The Men
Editor
Big Jake
Editor
Crossfire
Editor
The Spiral Staircase
Editor
Framed
Editor
Rocketship X-M
Editor
Gun Crazy
Editor
The Alligator People
Editor
Freckles
Editor
So Well Remembered
Editor
Walk on the Wild Side
Editor
Cyrano de Bergerac
Editor
Cover Me Babe
Editor
13 Fighting Men
Director
Walking Tall
Editor
Death of a Salesman
Editor
Till the End of Time
Editor
Aftermath
Editor
Home of the Brave
Editor
Champion
Editor
The War Wagon
Editor
Ben
Editor
Combat Squad
Editor