Harry Gerstad
- Known for
- Editing
- Born
- June 11, 1909
- Died
- July 17, 2002 (aged 93)
- Birthplace
- Chicago, Illinois, USA
Biography
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
Filmography
Framed
Movie · Editor
Walking Tall
Movie · Editor
Ben
Movie · Editor
Big Jake
Movie · Editor
Cover Me Babe
Movie · Editor
Hard Contract
Movie · Editor
The Secret Life of an American Wife
Movie · Editor
The War Wagon
Movie · Editor
Walk on the Wild Side
Movie · Editor
The Magic Sword
Movie · Supervising Editor
Freckles
Movie · Editor
Aftermath
Movie · Editor
The Alligator People
Movie · Editor, Supervising Film Editor
Frontier Gun
Movie · Editor
Combat Squad
Movie · Editor
The Juggler
Movie · Editor
High Noon
Movie · Supervising Film Editor
My Six Convicts
Movie · Supervising Editor
Eight Iron Men
Movie · Supervising Editor
Death of a Salesman
Movie · Editor
The Men
Movie · Editor
Rocketship X-M
Movie · Editor
Gun Crazy
Movie · Editor
Cyrano de Bergerac
Movie · Editor
Home of the Brave
Movie · Editor
Champion
Movie · Editor
Unknown Island
Movie · Editor
Crossfire
Movie · Editor
So Well Remembered
Movie · Editor
The Spiral Staircase
Movie · Editor
Till the End of Time
Movie · Editor