Helene Turner

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Helene Turner
OccupationFilm editor
Years active1915–1966

Helene Turner (sometimes credited as Helen Turner) was an American film editor who worked in the industry for over 30 years, beginning during the silent era. [1]

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For part of her career, she worked as a cutter at Florida's Sun Haven Studios. [2] There was also a period where she was employed by Paramount. [3] [4] She received a writing credit on the 1958 film noir Hong Kong Affair. She was noted for cutting a number of serials for Republic. [5]

Selected filmography

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