Harry Gerstad
An image from Crossfire, one of the productions that also features Harry Gerstad.
Harry Gerstad

Harry Gerstad

June 11, 1909 — Chicago, Illinois, USA

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.

High Noon

High Noon

1952

Gun Crazy

Gun Crazy

1950

The Spiral Staircase

The Spiral Staircase

1946

Big Jake

Big Jake

1971

The War Wagon

The War Wagon

1967

Crossfire

Crossfire

1947

Walking Tall

Walking Tall

1973

Ben

Ben

1972