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Editor
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Male
Birthday
11 June
Location
Illinois, United States
Edit pageHarry W. Gerstad
Biography
Harry W. Gerstad was an American film editor who worked extensively in Hollywood, particularly during the 1930s through the 1950s.
He was born December 28, 1909, in Chicago, Illinois. Gerstad built a long career as an editor, working on films in a variety of genres, including drama, war, crime, and romance.
His notable editing credits include The Stranger (1946), Crossfire (1947), The Young Lions (1958), and other productions from major Hollywood studios. He frequently collaborated with prominent directors and helped shape the pacing and dramatic structure of many films.
Gerstad received an Academy Award nomination for Best Film Editing for The Pride of the Yankees (1942), recognizing his work during Hollywood's Golden Age.
Harry W. Gerstad died on January 20, 1989, in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 79.
