HARRY GERSTAD

Harry Gerstad
Gender: Male
Known for: Editing
Birthday: June 11, 1909
Deathday: July 17, 2002
Place of Birth: 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.
Filmography
Production
1975·
FramedEditor
1973·
Walking TallEditor
1972·
BenEditor
1971·
Big JakeEditor
1970·
Cover Me BabeEditor
1969·
Hard ContractEditor
Editor
1967·
The War WagonEditor
1962·
The Magic SwordSupervising Editor
Editor
1960·
AftermathEditor
1960·
13 Fighting MenDirector
1960·
FrecklesEditor
1959·
The Alligator PeopleSupervising Film Editor, Editor
1958·
Frontier GunEditor
1955·
Highway PatrolDirector
1953·
The JugglerEditor
1953·
Combat SquadEditor
Director
1952·
Eight Iron MenSupervising Editor
1952·
My Six ConvictsSupervising Editor
1952·
High NoonSupervising Film Editor
1951·
Death of a SalesmanEditor
1950·
Cyrano de BergeracEditor
1950·
Gun CrazyEditor
1950·
Rocketship X-MEditor
1950·
The MenEditor
1949·
ChampionEditor
1949·
Home of the BraveEditor
1948·
Unknown IslandEditor
1947·
So Well RememberedEditor
1947·
CrossfireEditor
1946·
Till the End of TimeEditor
1946·
The Spiral StaircaseEditor