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Ben Lewis | |
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| Born | 1894 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | December 29, 1970 (aged 75–76) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Occupation | Film editor |
| Years active | 191?–1969 (film & TV) |
Ben Lewis (1894–1970) was an American film editor who worked in Hollywood for over 50 years.[1] He was employed by MGM for many years, beginning his career with them in the silent era. An early credit was for Quality Street (1927) starring Marion Davies.[2] Among his most famous films were Kismet (1944), The Red Badge of Courage (1951) and The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (1962). He retired in 1969 and died 18 months later of cancer on December 29, 1970. His brother, Joe, was a film director.[1]
- ^ a b "Obituaries". Daily Variety. December 31, 1970. p. 13.
- ^ Holston p.311