Frederick E. Smith was born on April 4, 1919 in Hull, Yorkshire, England, UK. He was a writer, known for 633 Squadron (1964) and Devil Doll (1964). He was married to Shelagh McGrath. He died on May 15, 2012 in Southbourne, Dorset, England, UK.
In the book "A Sci-Fi Swarm and Horror Horde" (McFarland & Co., 2010) by Tom Weaver, Smith talks about writing the short story that furnished the basis for the horror movie Devil Doll (1964).