Terry O. Morse (January 30, 1906 – May 19, 1984) was an American film director and editor. Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Morse began his career as a film editor in 1927, and early in his career was credited as Terrell Morse, and later Terry Morse. Although he continued working as an editor throughout his career, he also directed films, starting with The Adventures of Jane Arden in 1939.Most of his career was spent at Warner Bros., and was usually within the crime melodrama genre, although he also directed some comedies. He was unhappy with the movies he was given to direct and went independent. He was asked to edit and direct new scenes in Godzilla, King of the Monsters! It became the famous film he was involved with.His son, Terry Morse Jr. followed him into filmmaking, and is a film producer and director. Morse died in Newhall, California.
January 30, 1906, St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Died
May 19, 1984, Newhall, California, United States
Place Of Birth
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Profession
Editor, Director, Editorial Department
Children
Terry Morse, Jr.
Star Sign
Aquarius
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Fact
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Doubled up as a second feature director, initially for Warner Brothers (1939-40), and subsequently employed by Poverty Row studios like PRC and Monogram.
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American editor, initially credited as Terrell Morse. He worked under contract at Warner Brothers (1928-31 and 1934-43) and 20th Century Fox (1951-53).
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