for others with the same name see Fred Allen (disambiguation)Fred Allen (1896–1955) was an American film editor, and occasional director and writer.Born in Petaluma, California, Allen was active from 1921 through 1955, and is credited with editing over 100 movies. In silent films, he worked with Mack Sennett and Thomas H. Ince, and appears to be most active at Republic Pictures and RKO Radio Pictures. His seven directorial credits are all Westerns.