description Ferris Webster Overview
Ferris Webster was an American film editor whose career encompassed studio dramas, westerns, thrillers, and action films. He edited John Frankenheimer's The Manchurian Candidate and worked on several films starring Steve McQueen, including The Great Escape, The Cincinnati Kid, The Thomas Crown Affair, and The Getaway. His credits reflect the classical Hollywood continuity tradition while also including formally distinctive productions from the 1960s and 1970s.
help Ferris Webster FAQ
Which John Frankenheimer film did Ferris Webster edit?
Ferris Webster edited The Manchurian Candidate. The film is a John Frankenheimer political thriller and is one of Webster's best-known studio-era credits.
Which Steve McQueen films did Ferris Webster edit?
His Steve McQueen credits include The Great Escape and The Cincinnati Kid. Those films show the range of his work with major studio dramas and action-oriented stories.
Did Ferris Webster work only on action films?
No. His career covered studio dramas, westerns, thrillers, and action films. The Manchurian Candidate and The Great Escape represent only two different parts of that range.
Why does Ferris Webster appear in film histories of classic Hollywood editing?
He edited major studio productions such as The Manchurian Candidate and The Great Escape. His credits also include films starring Steve McQueen, including The Cincinnati Kid.
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