Theodore Reed

Directing

Born
June 18, 1887
Died
February 22, 1959
Place of birth
Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

Biography

Theodore Reed was an American film director and producer active during the early to mid-20th century. He directed and produced a variety of films, including Double or Nothing (1937) and What a Life (1939). Reed also served as the president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from 1933 to 1934, playing a significant role in the development of the American film industry during its formative years.