Biography
Ted Smith was born on June 14, 1886 in Pennsylvania, USA. Working in the field of art direction, Smith contributed to the visual design of several films during the mid-20th century. Among his credited roles, Smith served as art director for Objective, Burma! in 1945, a film set during World War II. The following year, Smith worked on Three Strangers, a drama involving three individuals bound by a shared secret. In 1949, Smith again held the position of art director for Colorado Territory, a Western narrative set in the American frontier.
Little else is documented about Smith’s life or career beyond these credits. His work in art direction involved shaping the physical settings and environments that supported the storytelling in each film. The films he contributed to reflect different genr…
