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Viola Lawrence

Bio: Viola Mallory Lawrence (December 2, 1894, New York – November 20, 1973) is considered by many to be the first woman film editor in Hollywood. She was nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Film Editing: for Pal Joey (1957), with Jerome Thoms; and for Pepe (1960), with Al Clark

Born: Sat, Dec 01 1894

Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Death: Tue, Nov 20 1973

Viola Lawrence is 78 years old

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Poster of Pepe

Viola Lawrence was 66 in Pepe as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 21 1960

Poster of Who Was That Lady?

Who Was That Lady?

Viola Lawrence was 65 in Who Was That Lady? as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 08 1960

Poster of Pal Joey

Viola Lawrence was 62 in Pal Joey as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1957

Poster of Jeanne Eagels

Viola Lawrence was 62 in Jeanne Eagels as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Aug 02 1957

Poster of The Eddy Duchin Story

The Eddy Duchin Story

Viola Lawrence was 61 in The Eddy Duchin Story as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 02 1956

Poster of Queen Bee

Viola Lawrence was 60 in Queen Bee as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 07 1955

Poster of Chicago Syndicate

Chicago Syndicate

Viola Lawrence was 60 in Chicago Syndicate as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jul 01 1955

Poster of Tight Spot

Viola Lawrence was 60 in Tight Spot as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 19 1955

Poster of Three for the Show

Three for the Show

Viola Lawrence was 60 in Three for the Show as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Feb 24 1955

Poster of The Miami Story

The Miami Story

Viola Lawrence was 59 in The Miami Story as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 03 1954

Poster of Jesse James vs. the Daltons

Jesse James vs. the Daltons

Viola Lawrence was 59 in Jesse James vs. the Daltons as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Apr 02 1954

Poster of Miss Sadie Thompson

Miss Sadie Thompson

Viola Lawrence was 59 in Miss Sadie Thompson as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 23 1953

Poster of Man in the Dark

Man in the Dark

Viola Lawrence was 58 in Man in the Dark as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 09 1953

Poster of Salome

Viola Lawrence was 58 in Salome as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 1953

Poster of Affair in Trinidad

Affair in Trinidad

Viola Lawrence was 57 in Affair in Trinidad as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jul 29 1952

Poster of Paula

Viola Lawrence was 57 in Paula as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 15 1952

Poster of The First Time

Viola Lawrence was 57 in The First Time as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jan 31 1952

Poster of Sirocco

Viola Lawrence was 56 in Sirocco as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Jun 13 1951

Poster of The Flying Missile

The Flying Missile

Viola Lawrence was 56 in The Flying Missile as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sun, Dec 24 1950

Poster of Harriet Craig

Viola Lawrence was 55 in Harriet Craig as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 02 1950

Poster of In a Lonely Place

In a Lonely Place

Viola Lawrence was 55 in In a Lonely Place as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 17 1950

Poster of The Traveling Saleswoman

The Traveling Saleswoman

Viola Lawrence was 55 in The Traveling Saleswoman as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Feb 15 1950

Poster of And Baby Makes Three

And Baby Makes Three

Viola Lawrence was 55 in And Baby Makes Three as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Dec 02 1949

Poster of Tokyo Joe

Viola Lawrence was 54 in Tokyo Joe as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 26 1949

Poster of Knock on Any Door

Knock on Any Door

Viola Lawrence was 54 in Knock on Any Door as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Tue, Feb 22 1949

Poster of The Dark Past

Viola Lawrence was 54 in The Dark Past as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 22 1948

Poster of The Lady from Shanghai

The Lady from Shanghai

Viola Lawrence was 53 in The Lady from Shanghai as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Dec 24 1947

Poster of Down to Earth

Viola Lawrence was 52 in Down to Earth as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 21 1947

Poster of She Wouldn't Say Yes

She Wouldn't Say Yes

Viola Lawrence was 50 in She Wouldn't Say Yes as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 29 1945

Poster of Tonight and Every Night

Tonight and Every Night

Viola Lawrence was 50 in Tonight and Every Night as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Tue, Jan 09 1945

Poster of Secret Command

Viola Lawrence was 49 in Secret Command as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jul 30 1944

Poster of Cover Girl

Viola Lawrence was 49 in Cover Girl as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Mar 22 1944

Poster of First Comes Courage

First Comes Courage

Viola Lawrence was 48 in First Comes Courage as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 29 1943

Poster of My Sister Eileen

My Sister Eileen

Viola Lawrence was 47 in My Sister Eileen as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Sep 24 1942

Poster of They All Kissed the Bride

They All Kissed the Bride

Viola Lawrence was 47 in They All Kissed the Bride as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jun 11 1942

Poster of Bedtime Story

Viola Lawrence was 47 in Bedtime Story as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Dec 25 1941

Poster of You Belong to Me

You Belong to Me

Viola Lawrence was 46 in You Belong to Me as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 22 1941

Poster of Here Comes Mr. Jordan

Here Comes Mr. Jordan

Viola Lawrence was 46 in Here Comes Mr. Jordan as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 07 1941

Poster of The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance

The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance

Viola Lawrence was 46 in The Lone Wolf Takes a Chance as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Mar 06 1941

Poster of Glamour for Sale

Glamour for Sale

Viola Lawrence was 45 in Glamour for Sale as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 27 1940

Poster of The Doctor Takes a Wife

The Doctor Takes a Wife

Viola Lawrence was 45 in The Doctor Takes a Wife as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Apr 25 1940

Poster of The Amazing Mr. Williams

The Amazing Mr. Williams

Viola Lawrence was 44 in The Amazing Mr. Williams as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Nov 22 1939

Poster of Blondie Takes a Vacation

Blondie Takes a Vacation

Viola Lawrence was 44 in Blondie Takes a Vacation as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Jul 20 1939

Poster of Only Angels Have Wings

Only Angels Have Wings

Viola Lawrence was 44 in Only Angels Have Wings as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Mon, May 15 1939

Poster of There's That Woman Again

There's That Woman Again

Viola Lawrence was 44 in There's That Woman Again as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 24 1938

Poster of I Am the Law

Viola Lawrence was 43 in I Am the Law as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Aug 25 1938

Poster of There's Always a Woman

There's Always a Woman

Viola Lawrence was 43 in There's Always a Woman as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Apr 20 1938

Poster of Penitentiary

Viola Lawrence was 43 in Penitentiary as 'Film Processor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Feb 05 1938

Poster of She Married an Artist

She Married an Artist

Viola Lawrence was 42 in She Married an Artist as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 27 1937

Poster of Life Begins with Love

Life Begins with Love

Viola Lawrence was 42 in Life Begins with Love as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Wed, Oct 06 1937

Poster of Devil's Playground

Devil's Playground

Viola Lawrence was 42 in Devil's Playground as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sun, Jan 24 1937

Poster of Craig's Wife

Viola Lawrence was 41 in Craig's Wife as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 25 1936

Poster of The King Steps Out

The King Steps Out

Viola Lawrence was 41 in The King Steps Out as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Wed, May 27 1936

Poster of Lady of Secrets

Lady of Secrets

Viola Lawrence was 41 in Lady of Secrets as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 21 1936

Poster of A Feather in Her Hat

A Feather in Her Hat

Viola Lawrence was 40 in A Feather in Her Hat as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Oct 25 1935

Poster of Love Me Forever

Love Me Forever

Viola Lawrence was 40 in Love Me Forever as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Jun 28 1935

Poster of Party Wire

Viola Lawrence was 40 in Party Wire as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Apr 27 1935

Poster of The Whole Town's Talking

The Whole Town's Talking

Viola Lawrence was 40 in The Whole Town's Talking as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Feb 22 1935

Poster of Jealousy

Viola Lawrence was 39 in Jealousy as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Nov 23 1934

Poster of Lady by Choice

Viola Lawrence was 39 in Lady by Choice as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Mon, Oct 15 1934

Poster of No Greater Glory

No Greater Glory

Viola Lawrence was 39 in No Greater Glory as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 30 1934

Poster of Man's Castle

Viola Lawrence was 38 in Man's Castle as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Mon, Nov 20 1933

Poster of Queen Kelly

Viola Lawrence was 37 in Queen Kelly as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 18 1932

Poster of What a Widow!

Viola Lawrence was 35 in What a Widow! as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Sep 12 1930

Poster of This Is Heaven

Viola Lawrence was 34 in This Is Heaven as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Jun 22 1929

Poster of Bulldog Drummond

Bulldog Drummond

Viola Lawrence was 34 in Bulldog Drummond as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, May 02 1929

Poster of The Awakening

Viola Lawrence was 33 in The Awakening as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Nov 17 1928

Poster of Two Lovers

Viola Lawrence was 33 in Two Lovers as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Fri, Mar 23 1928

Poster of The Devil Dancer

The Devil Dancer

Viola Lawrence was 32 in The Devil Dancer as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Nov 03 1927

Poster of The Winning of Barbara Worth

The Winning of Barbara Worth

Viola Lawrence was 31 in The Winning of Barbara Worth as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Thu, Oct 14 1926

Poster of The Virgin of Stamboul

The Virgin of Stamboul

Viola Lawrence was 25 in The Virgin of Stamboul as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Mar 27 1920

Poster of Blind Husbands

Viola Lawrence was 24 in Blind Husbands as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Tue, Oct 21 1919

Poster of The Heart of Humanity

The Heart of Humanity

Viola Lawrence was 24 in The Heart of Humanity as 'Editor'.

Movie Released: Sat, Dec 21 1918

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