Harry Gerstad
Editor · DirectorHarry 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.
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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
Walk on the Wild Side
1962
Editor
The Magic Sword
1962
Supervising Editor
Freckles
1960
Editor
- Aftermath
Aftermath
1960
Editor
The Alligator People
1959
Editor, Supervising Film Editor
Frontier Gun
1958
Editor
Combat Squad
1953
Editor
The Juggler
1953
Editor
High Noon
1952
Supervising Film Editor
My Six Convicts
1952
Supervising Editor
Eight Iron Men
1952
Supervising Editor
Death of a Salesman
1951
Editor
The Men
1950
Editor
Rocketship X-M
1950
Editor
Gun Crazy
1950
Editor
Cyrano de Bergerac
1950
Editor
Home of the Brave
1949
Editor
Champion
1949
Editor
Unknown Island
1948
Editor
Crossfire
1947
Editor
So Well Remembered
1947
Editor
The Spiral Staircase
1946
Editor
Till the End of Time
1946
Editor
