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Milton Carruth

1899 – 1972

American film editor

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Lived 1899 – 1972 (aged 73). Milton Carruth was an American film editor, film producer, film director and director.

Milton Carruth (March 23, 1899 – September 7, 1972) was an American film editor and, for a period in the 1930s, film director. Among the 129 films he edited are All Quiet on the Western Front (directed by Lewis Milestone, 1930, silent version), Shadow of a Doubt (directed by Alfred Hitchcock, 1943), Pillow Talk (directed by Michael Gordon, 1959), and Imitation of Life (directed by Douglas Sirk, 1959). His career as an editor spanned from 1929 through 1966 (The Pad and How to Use It (directed by Brian G. Hutton, 1966).

In 1937 and 1938, he directed seven films: Love Letters of a Star, She's Dangerous, Breezing Home, The Man in Blue, Reported Missing!, The Lady Fights Back and Some Blondes Are Dangerous. Following these films, he returned to his "first love", which was film editing.

Carruth spent his entire career working at Universal Studios; he was "one of three editors who served as the core of Universal's editing department for a span of some forty years". He had been selected as a member of the American Cinema Editors.

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Who was Milton Carruth?

American film editor (1899-1972)

When was Milton Carruth born?

Milton Carruth was born on 23 March 1899 in Coronado.

When did Milton Carruth die?

Milton Carruth died on 7 September 1972 in Los Angeles.

What was Milton Carruth's occupation?

Milton Carruth was a film editor, film producer, film director and director.

What nationality was Milton Carruth?

Milton Carruth was American.

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· Wikipedia: Milton Carruth

· Wikidata: Q3314521

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