Terry O. Morse (January 30, 1906 – May 19, 1984) was an
American film director and
editor. He is perhaps best-known for directing the American scenes in
Godzilla, King of the Monsters!, the "Americanized" version of the 1954 Japanese
Godzilla film from
Toho. The film went on to long-lasting success with regular showings at drive-in theatres, repertory theatres and on television. Its popularity completely obscured the original film which remained virtually unknown in the
United States for several decades after its release.