James E. Newcom
American film editor

James E. Newcom

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American film editor
Gender:
Male
Birth:
29 August 1905(Indiana)
Death:
6 October 1990(San Diego)
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Introduction

James E. Newcom (August 29, 1905 – October 6, 1990) was an American film editor who had over 40 films during his long career.

Oscar History

All 4 of these nominations were in the category of Best Film Editing

  • 12th Academy Awards-Gone with the Wind. Shared with Hal C. Kern. Won.
  • 17th Academy Awards-Nominated for Since You Went Away. Nomination shared with Hal C. Kern. Lost to Wilson.
  • 23rd Academy Awards-Nominated for Annie Get Your Gun. Lost to King Solomon's Mines.
  • 43rd Academy Awards-Nominated for Tora! Tora! Tora!. Nomination shared with Inoue Chikaya and Pembroke J. Herring. Lost to Patton.

Selected Filmography

  • Tora! Tora! Tora (1970)
  • The Impossible Years (1968)
  • Scent of Mystery (1960)
  • A Farewell to Arms (1957)
  • Prisoner of War (1954)
  • Rogue Cop (1954)
  • Scaramouche (1952)
  • Cause for Alarm! (1951)
  • Go for Broke! (1951)
  • The Law and the Lady (1951)
  • Westward the Women (1951)
  • Annie Get Your Gun (1950)
  • Key to the City (1950)
  • Right Cross (1950)
  • The Red Danube (1949)
  • Texas, Brooklyn and Heaven (1948)
  • Walk a Crooked Mile (1948)
  • Lured (1947)
  • Paris Underground (1945)
  • Guest in the House (1944)
  • Since You Went Away (1944)
  • Up in Arms (1944)
  • Cairo (1942)
  • Tortilla Flat (1942)
  • The Vanishing Virginian (1942)
  • The Chocolate Soldier (1941)
  • Topper Returns (1941)
  • Captain Caution (1940)
  • Rebecca (1940)
  • Gone with the Wind (1939)
  • The Prisoner of Zenda (1937)
  • A Star Is Born (1937)
  • The Murder Man (1935)