Harry Gerstad
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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.
Known for
Credits
The War Wagon (1967)
Editor
Walking Tall (1973)
Editor
Crossfire (1947)
Editor
Big Jake (1971)
Editor
Walk on the Wild Side (1962)
Editor
Cyrano de Bergerac (1950)
Editor
Gun Crazy (1950)
Editor
The Men (1950)
Editor
Death of a Salesman (1951)
Editor
Ben (1972)
Editor
The Spiral Staircase (1946)
Editor
Champion (1949)
Editor
Home of the Brave (1949)
Editor
Till the End of Time (1946)
Editor
The Alligator People (1959)
Editor
Rocketship X-M (1950)
Editor
The Juggler (1953)
Editor
The Secret Life of an American Wife (1968)
Editor
Hard Contract (1969)
Editor
Cover Me Babe (1970)
Editor
Framed (1975)
Editor
So Well Remembered (1947)
Editor
Unknown Island (1948)
Editor
Frontier Gun (1958)
Editor
Freckles (1960)
Editor
Combat Squad (1953)
Editor
Aftermath (1960)
Editor