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W. Donn Hayes

A reclusive Hollywood film editor from the golden age of cinema battles the fading memory of his legendary career as a young archivist uncovers his hidden legacy.

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    W. Donn Hayes was an American film editor active in Hollywood from the 1910s to the 1950s. Born in 1893, he worked with major studios such as Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM), Fox Film, and Paramount Pictures. Known for his contributions to the film industry during its early and golden eras, Hayes was occasionally credited under the shorter form "Donn Hayes." He passed away in 1973, leaving behind a legacy in film editing.

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