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Marcia Lucas, ‘Star Wars’ Editor And George Lucas’ Ex-Wife, Dies At 80
Posted: Sat May 30, 2026 1:04 am
by jemhouston
https://www.forbes.com/sites/timlammers ... ies-at-80/
Her editing probably saved the first Star Wars movie.
Re: Marcia Lucas, ‘Star Wars’ Editor And George Lucas’ Ex-Wife, Dies At 80
Posted: Sat May 30, 2026 1:57 am
by Nathan45
There's no probably about it. The initial cut was by all accounts a disaster. RIP
Re: Marcia Lucas, ‘Star Wars’ Editor And George Lucas’ Ex-Wife, Dies At 80
Posted: Sat May 30, 2026 2:15 am
by Johnnie Lyle
She’s also responsible for the iconic ending of Indiana Jones, with Marion Ravenwood waiting for Indy.
Re: Marcia Lucas, ‘Star Wars’ Editor And George Lucas’ Ex-Wife, Dies At 80
Posted: Sat May 30, 2026 12:31 pm
by gral
Eh,I doubt that 'Star Wars was saved in the editing" somewhat. There certainly is a video in Youtube with that name that became famous, but there is also a 2-hour video on Youtube that does a pretty good job of refuting it(
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olqVGz6mOVE). I don't know the real story, but I'd say it's somewhere in the middle.
That does not detract from Marcia Lucas' skill in the editing room. At all.
May she rest in peace.
Re: Marcia Lucas, ‘Star Wars’ Editor And George Lucas’ Ex-Wife, Dies At 80
Posted: Sat May 30, 2026 4:38 pm
by Nathan45
Interesting video, makes some good points.
Re: Marcia Lucas, ‘Star Wars’ Editor And George Lucas’ Ex-Wife, Dies At 80
Posted: Sun May 31, 2026 11:12 am
by gral
Nathan45 wrote: ↑Sat May 30, 2026 4:38 pm
Interesting video, makes some good points.
Yeah. I know the guy who did it had an axe to grind, as much as the author of the original video had. But some of his points look spot on.