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George Amy (1895–1955) was an American film editor whose prolific career at Warner Bros. spanned several decades of classic Hollywood cinema. He won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for Howard Hawks's World War II drama *Air Force* (1943) and received another nomination for his work on *The Fighting 69th* (1940). Known for his fast-paced editing style, Amy worked across diverse genres and collaborated with prominent directors like Michael Curtiz and Raoul Walsh.
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What film won George Amy his Academy Award?
George Amy won the Academy Award for Best Film Editing for Air Force, Howard Hawks's 1943 World War II drama. His work on the film helped establish his reputation at Warner Bros.
Which studio employed George Amy for much of his career?
George Amy spent much of his prolific film-editing career at Warner Bros. His work there covered several decades of classic Hollywood cinema.
Who directed Air Force, the film edited by George Amy?
Air Force was directed by Howard Hawks. George Amy edited the 1943 Warner Bros. war film and won an Oscar for that work.
When did George Amy live?
George Amy was born in 1895 and died in 1955. His career belongs largely to the studio era of American filmmaking.
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