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Michael Henry Todd Jr. (October 8, 1929 – May 5, 2002) was an American film producer. He was involved in innovations such as the movie format Smell-o-vision, and the production of a racially-integrated minstrel show for the 1964 World's Fair.
In 1929, the couple's son, Mike Todd Jr., was born. The death of his father in 1931 was a turning point for Todd; he decided to change his name to Mike Todd on the day of his father's death.
Michael Todd Jr., son of the producer of "Around the World in 80 Days," who took over his father's production business and made a Smell-O-Vision film that combined movies with changing odors, died on Sunday at his home in County Carlow, Ireland. He was 72.
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Jul 28, 2022 · Liza Todd is Elizabeth Taylor's daughter with her late husband, Mike Todd. Liza carved her path away from the spotlight and worked toward helping African wildlife.
Apr 28, 2014 · Mike Todd Jr., whose chief claim to fame (aside from his parentage) was a movie theater gimmick called “Smell-o-Vision,” blamed philistines for the musical’s failure.
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On February 14, 1927, he married Bertha Freshman in Crown Point, Indiana. Together they had a son Mike Todd, Jr., born in 1929. Todd separated from Freshman and filed for divorce in August 1946, however Freshman died within a week on August 12.
FIR was fortunate in tracking down Mike Todd, Jr. Through an interview over the phone, he gave us permission to open his father's file cabinets, located in a dark basement in White Plains, New York, which had been unopened for decades. lt had the aura of an archaeological dig.
