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Where there is no character or object movement across frames, but a shot sequence is produced by editing, then it is extremely common to conceal an edit in classical cinema by cutting on action. This is where the editor, for instance, will cut on a character's movement (such as lifting a cup) and the common movement of the character in each shot is used to help conceal, and smooth, the edit.
In The Searchers the movement of Aaron to open the homestead door for the "reverend" is used to motivate the change in point of view.
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