Archie Pitt | |
|---|---|
| Born | Archibald Abraham Selinger 1882 United Kingdom |
| Died | 12 November 1940(1940-11-12) (aged 57–58) London, England |
| Spouse(s) |
Bertha Deitchman (stage name May Denver)
(m. 1912; div. 1922)2 Anne Lipman (m. 1940–1940) |
| Children | 1 |
Archie Pitt (1882 – 12 November 1940) was a British music hall performer, showman and talent agent. He is best known for his marriage to Gracie Fields whose career he managed.4 Archie Pitt's Band – a junior pit orchestra and revue band that toured the country - provided a professional start to several notable musicians, including Max Abrams and Nat Gonella.5
Theatrical revues
- Yes, I Think So (1915), Manchester
- Mr Tower of London (1925)
- False Alarms (1926), Brighton
- The Show's The Thing (1929), Victoria Theatre, London
- Walk This Way (1932), Winter Garden Theatre, London
Selected filmography
Actor
- Danny Boy (1934)
- Barnacle Bill (1935)
- Excuse My Glove (1936)
Screenwriter
- Sally in Our Alley (1931)
- Looking on the Bright Side (1932)
- Boys Will Be Boys (1932 film)
References
References
- "Archie Pitt / The Official Gracie Fields". The Official Gracie Fields. The Dame Gracie Fields Appreciation Society. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- "Miss Fields's Decree Absolute". Bolton Evening News. Bolton, England, UK. 29 January 1940. p. 1. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- "Archie Pitt Weds his Secretary". Daily Mirror. London, England, UK. 19 February 1940. p. 3. Retrieved 4 January 2026.
- Babington p.57
- Brown, Ron and Fairweather, Digby. Nat Gonella: A Life in Jazz. Northway Publications (2005)
Bibliography
Bibliography
- Babington, Bruce. British Stars and Stardom: From Alma Taylor to Sean Connery. Manchester University Press, 2001.