Margaret Booth

Film editor and producer of classic films

Margaret Booth - Film editor and producer of classic films
Born

January 16th, 1898
127 years ago

Died

October 28th, 2002
22 years ago — 104 years old

Category

Artists & Creatives

Country

United States

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Born in 1898, a pioneering film editor and producer in the American film industry. Worked extensively with MGM and had a significant role in shaping the editing style of numerous classic films. Contributed to editing iconic movies such as 'The Wizard of Oz', 'Gone with the Wind', and 'The Good Earth'. Served as head of the editing department at MGM for many years, influencing the careers of many other editors and filmmakers. Actively worked in the industry for several decades, celebrated for craftsmanship and dedication to the art of film editing.

Edited 'The Wizard of Oz'

Edited 'Gone with the Wind'

Edited 'The Good Earth'

Head of MGM editing department

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