Carl Pierson

Carl Pierson
Born
Carl Leo Pierson

(1891-06-26)June 26, 1891
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
DiedFebruary 11, 1977(1977-02-11) (aged 85)
Los Angeles, California, USA
OccupationsFilm editor, director, producer
Spouses
Minerva Jane Sherwood
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(divorced)​
Mary
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(divorced)​

Carl Leo Pierson (1891–1977) was an American film editor who edited more than 200 films (primarily low-budget Westerns for Monogram and Republic) and television episodes over the course of his lengthy career in Hollywood. He also produced and directed a handful of movies.

Biography

Carl Pierson was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was married at least twice: first Minerva Jane Sherwood in 1924, who filed for divorce in 1930; and then to an actress Mary; she sued for divorce in 1939. He had a daughter, Lois, with his first wife.

Filmography (as editor)

References

  1. ↑ Catalog of Copyright Entries: Third series. 1952.
  2. ↑ Mavis, Paul (2011-03-03). The Espionage Filmography: United States Releases, 1898 through 1999. McFarland. ISBN 9780786449156.
  3. 1 2 "Wife's Plea for Gayer Life Wins". The Los Angeles Times. 19 Dec 1930. Archived from the original on 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2019-09-12.
  4. ↑ "Says Husband Sulky". The Albuquerque Journal. 5 Aug 1939. Archived from the original on 2021-07-28. Retrieved 2019-09-12.