Paul Weatherwax


Paul John Weatherwax was an American film editor, and two-time winner of the Academy Award for Best Film Editing.

Biography

Weatherwax was born in Sturgis, Michigan, began his editing career in silent films in 1928, and over his career edited about 85 films. His final credit, 1961's A [Raisin in the Sun (1961 film)|A Raisin in the Sun], was selected for preservation in the United States of America National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant" in 2005.
He also assisted, although uncredited, on the direction of Star Spangled Rhythm in 1942 and Vendetta in 1950.

Partial filmography

Weatherwax's films include:
YearFilmDirectorNotesOther notes
1928Flying RomeosMervyn LeRoyFirst collaboration with Mervyn LeRoy
1928Happiness AheadWilliam A. Seiter
1928Vamping VenusEdward F. ClineFirst collaboration with Edward F. Cline
1928Oh, Kay!Mervyn LeRoySecond collaboration with Mervyn LeRoy
1928The Wedding MarchErich von StroheimUncredited
1929Not Quite DecentIrving Cummings
1929Strange CargoArthur Gregor
1929The Girl from HavanaBenjamin Stoloff
1929Romance of the Rio GrandeAlfred SantellFirst collaboration with Alfred Santell
1930Men Without WomenJohn FordFirst collaboration with John FordUncredited
1930The [Arizona Kid (1930 film)|The Arizona Kid]Alfred SantellSecond collaboration with Alfred Santell
1930Rough RomanceA. F. Erickson
1930The Sea WolfAlfred SantellThird collaboration with Alfred Santell
1930Men on CallJohn G. Blystone
1931Body and SoulAlfred SantellFourth collaboration with Alfred Santell
1931SurrenderWilliam K. HowardFirst collaboration with William K. HowardUncredited
1932While Paris SleepsAllan Dwan
1932Mystery RanchDavid HowardUncredited
1932Hat Check GirlSidney LanfieldFirst collaboration with Sidney Lanfield
1932Born to FightWalter Mayo
1933Broadway BadSidney LanfieldSecond collaboration with Sidney Lanfield
1933The Warrior's HusbandWalter LangUncredited
1933The [Power and the Glory (1933 film)|The Power and the Glory]William K. HowardSecond collaboration with William K. Howard
1934Long Lost FatherErnest B. Schoedsack
1934The Lost PatrolJohn FordSecond collaboration with John Ford
1934George White's ScandalsGeorge White
1934The World Moves OnJohn FordThird collaboration with John FordUncredited
1934Judge PriestJohn FordFourth collaboration with John FordUncredited
1934Elinor NortonHamilton MacFadden
1935The DictatorVictor Saville
1935It's a Great LifeEdward F. ClineSecond collaboration with Edward F. Cline
1935The Bride Comes HomeWesley RugglesFirst collaboration with Wesley Ruggles
1936F-ManEdward F. ClineThird collaboration with Edward F. Cline
1936The Princess Comes AcrossWilliam K. HowardThird collaboration with William K. Howard
1936My [American Wife (1936 film)|My American Wife]Harold Young
1937Champagne WaltzA. Edward Sutherland
1937Waikiki WeddingFrank Tuttle
1937ExclusiveAlexander Hall
1937True ConfessionWesley RugglesSecond collaboration with Wesley Ruggles
1938You and MeFritz LangFirst collaboration with Fritz Lang
1938The [Arkansas Traveler (film)|The Arkansas Traveler]Alfred SantellFifth collaboration with Alfred Santell
1939Café SocietyEdward H. Griffith
1939The Gracie Allen Murder CaseAlfred E. Green
1939Rulers of the SeaFrank LloydFirst collaboration with Frank Lloyd
1940Road to SingaporeVictor SchertzingerFirst collaboration with Victor Schertzinger
1940The Howards of VirginiaFrank LloydSecond collaboration with Frank Lloyd
1940Remedy for RichesErle C. Kenton
1941The Reluctant DragonAlfred L. Werker
1941Kiss [the Boys Goodbye]Victor SchertzingerSecond collaboration with Victor Schertzinger
1941Birth of the BluesVictor SchertzingerThird collaboration with Victor Schertzinger
1942The Fleet's InVictor SchertzingerFourth collaboration with Victor Schertzinger
1942The Forest RangersGeorge MarshallFirst collaboration with George Marshall
1942Star Spangled RhythmGeorge MarshallSecond collaboration with George Marshall
1943Let's Face ItSidney LanfieldThird collaboration with Sidney Lanfield
1944Our Hearts Were [Young and Gay (film)|Our Hearts Were Young and Gay]Lewis Allen
1947Fun on a WeekendAndrew L. Stone
1948The Naked CityJules Dassin
1948The Saxon CharmClaude Binyon
1948You Gotta Stay HappyH. C. Potter
1949Mrs. MikeLouis King
1950VendettaMel Ferrer
1950At War with the ArmyHal Walker
1951The ProwlerJoseph Losey
1951Behave Yourself!George Beck
1952Road AgentLesley SelanderFirst collaboration with Lesley Selander
1952Desert PassageLesley SelanderSecond collaboration with Lesley Selander
1952Beware, My LovelyHarry Horner
1952Back at the FrontGeorge ShermanFirst collaboration with George Sherman
1952The RaidersLesley SelanderThird collaboration with Lesley Selander
1953Girls in the NightJack ArnoldFirst collaboration with Jack Arnold
1953The Lone HandGeorge ShermanSecond collaboration with George Sherman
1953It Came from Outer SpaceJack ArnoldSecond collaboration with Jack Arnold
1953The Veils of BagdadGeorge ShermanThird collaboration with George Sherman
1954The Rocket ManOscar Rudolph
1955Revenge of the CreatureJack ArnoldThird collaboration with Jack Arnold
1955Ain't Misbehavin'Edward Buzzell
1955Lady Godiva of CoventryArthur Lubin
1955The SpoilersJesse Hibbs
1955The Square JungleJerry HopperFirst collaboration with Jerry Hopper
1956Never Say GoodbyeJerry HopperSecond collaboration with Jerry Hopper
1956Around the World in 80 DaysMichael AndersonUncredited
1957Man on the ProwlArt Napoleon
1959The Big FishermanFrank Borzage
1961A Raisin in the SunDaniel Petrie

YearFilmDirectorRoleNotesOther notes
1944The [Woman in the Window (1944 film)|The Woman in the Window]Fritz LangEditorial supervisorSecond collaboration with Fritz LangUncredited
1945Along Came JonesStuart HeislerSupervising editor
1946The StrangerOrson WellesEditorial supervisorUncredited
1954Three Young TexansHenry LevinSupervising editor
1954Siege at Red RiverRudolph MatéEditorial supervisor
1954Gorilla at LargeHarmon JonesEditorial supervisor
1956Around the World in 80 DaysMichael AndersonSupervising editorUncredited

YearFilmNotesOther notes
1950Vendetta1946 substitute while Heisler was illUncredited

;Documentaries
YearFilmDirector
1953Yesterday and TodayAbner J. Greshler

YearFilmDirectorRole
1953Yesterday and TodayAbner J. GreshlerSupervising editor

YearFilmDirectorCredit
1953Yesterday and TodayAbner J. GreshlerAssociate producer

;TV series
YearTitleNotes
1958How to [Marry a Millionaire (TV series)|How to Marry a Millionaire]1 episode
1958Perry Mason2 episodes
1958Lassie12 episodes
1959Rawhide1 episode
1957−60Captain David Grief6 episodes
1959−60Hotel de Paree5 episodes

Awards