E. M. Smedley-Aston

25 August 1912 - 23 January 2006

Producer

Learning his trade in a variety of roles, from production manager to assistant director, during the 1930s, Smedley-Aston came into his own as a production executive after the war. Working with Hollywood and domestic studios alike, he was particularly associated with Launder & Gilliat. He also worked extensively in television.