Dwight Caldwell

A behind-the-scenes hero of early Hollywood, a gifted but overlooked film editor battles the rise of studio politics and technological change to leave his mark on the golden age of serials.

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1902

Died

1981

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Biography

Dwight Caldwell (1902–1981) was an American film editor who worked on more than a hundred productions, mainly in the serial format. The majority of his career was spent at Majestic Pictures and Columbia Pictures, where he edited numerous films. Caldwell was recognized for his expertise in serial editing and was a highly active contributor to early Hollywood cinema.

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