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Harry Gerstad

Director

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.

Born: 1909-06-11 • Chicago, Illinois, USA • 32 titles

Filmography

Filmography

Walking Tall
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Movie1973

Walking Tall

High Noon
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Movie1952

High Noon

Big Jake
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Movie1971

Big Jake

The War Wagon
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Movie1967

The War Wagon

The Spiral Staircase
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Movie1946

The Spiral Staircase

Champion
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Movie1949

Champion

Hard Contract
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Movie1969

Hard Contract

Crossfire
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Movie1947

Crossfire

Death of a Salesman
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Movie1951

Death of a Salesman

Combat Squad
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Movie1953

Combat Squad

Frontier Gun
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Movie1958

Frontier Gun

13 Fighting Men
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Movie1960

13 Fighting Men

The Secret Life of an American Wife
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Movie1968

The Secret Life of an American Wife

Movie1960

Aftermath

Cover Me Babe
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Movie1970

Cover Me Babe

The Juggler
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Movie1953

The Juggler

So Well Remembered
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Movie1947

So Well Remembered

Freckles
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Movie1960

Freckles

Eight Iron Men
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Movie1952

Eight Iron Men

Unknown Island
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Movie1948

Unknown Island