Ronald Alfred Shiner (8 June 1903 – 29 June 1966) was a British
stand-up comedian
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and comedy actor whose career encompassed film,
West End theatre
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and
music hall
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.
Early life and career
When he was seventeen, Shiner joined the
Royal North-West Mounted Police, after which he became a signalman and a wireless operator, then a farmer. He also worked as a greengrocer, milkman and bookmaker's clerk. He served for three years in the British Army.
Army concerts gave him a taste for the stage. He made his stage debut in 1928 in ''Dr Syn'' and the following year became a stage director at the
Stage Society
The Incorporated Stage Society, commonly known as the Stage Society, was an English theatre society with limited membership which mounted private Sunday performances of new and experimental plays, mainly at the Royal Court Theatre (whose John Eugen ...
. During the early 1930s he appeared in a number of
West End plays at the
Whitehall Theatre by
Walter Hackett including ''
Good Losers'', ''
Take a Chance'', ''
Afterwards'' and ''
Road House''.
Film Extra
Shiner's first film was ''
Wild Boy'' (1934) with Sonnie Hale and Flanagan & Allen. He had support roles in ''
My Old Dutch'' (1934), ''
Doctor's Orders'' (1934) and ''
It's a Bet'' (1935). He could also be seen in ''
Gentlemen's Agreement
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'' (1935), ''
Royal Cavalcade'' (1935), ''
Squibs'' (1935), ''
Once a Thief'' (1935), ''
While Parents Sleep'' (1935), ''
Line Engaged'' (1935), ''
Invitation to the Waltz'' (1936), ''
King of Hearts'' (1936), ''
Limelight
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'' (1936) with
Anna Neagle
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She was a successful box-office draw in British cinema for 2 ...
and
Arthur Tracy
Arthur Tracy (born Abba Avrom Tracovutsky; June 25, 1899 – October 5, 1997) was an American vocalist and actor, billed as The Street Singer. His performances in theatre, films and radio, along with his recordings, brought him international f ...
, ''
Excuse My Glove
''Excuse My Glove'' is a 1936 British comedy film, comedy List of sports films, sports film directed by Redd Davis and starring Len Harvey, Archie Pitt and Betty Ann Davies. It was film producer, produced by Alexander Film Productions. It was sh ...
'' (1936) and ''
Dreaming Lips'' (1937).
Shiner was in another with Neagle, ''
London Melody
''London Melody'' is a 1937 British musical film directed by Herbert Wilcox and starring Anna Neagle, Tullio Carminati and Robert Douglas. It was made at British and Dominions Imperial Studios, Elstree and Pinewood Studios by Wilcox's inde ...
'' (1937), then was in ''
Doctor Syn
The Reverend Doctor Christopher Syn is the smuggler hero of a series of novels by Russell Thorndike. The first book, ''Doctor Syn: A Tale of the Romney Marsh'' was published in 1915. The story idea came from legendary coastal smuggling in the ...
'' (1937), ''
The Black Tulip'' (1937), ''
Beauty and the Barge'' (1937), and ''
Silver Blaze'' (1937).
He was uncredited in ''
A Yank at Oxford'' (1938) and ''
Sidewalks of London
''St Martin's Lane'', also known as ''Sidewalks of London'', ''London After Dark'', and ''Partners of the Night'', is a 1938 British black-and-white comedy drama
Drama is the specific Mode (literature), mode of fiction Mimesis, represen ...
'' (1938), and had bigger parts in ''
They Drive by Night'' (1938), ''
The Gang's All Here'' (1939), ''
The Mind of Mr. Reeder'' (1939), ''
Trouble Brewing'' (1939) with
George Formby
George Formby, (born George Hoy Booth; 26 May 1904 – 6 March 1961), was an English actor, singer-songwriter and comedian who became known to a worldwide audience through his films of the 1930s and 1940s. On stage, screen and record he ...
, ''
The Nursemaid Who Disappeared'' (1939), ''
I Killed the Count'' (1939), ''
Flying Fifty-Five'' (1939), ''
Discoveries'' (1939), ''
The Lion Has Wings
''The Lion Has Wings'' is a 1939 British, black-and-white, documentary-style, propaganda film, propaganda war film that was directed by Adrian Brunel, Brian Desmond Hurst, Alexander Korda and Michael Powell. The film was produced by London Film ...
'' (1939), ''
Come On George!'' (1939) with Formby, ''
Bulldog Sees It Through'' (1940) with Jack Buchanan, ''
The Missing People'' (1940) with
Will Fyffe, ''
The Middle Watch'' (1940) with Buchanan, ''
Let George Do It!
''Let George Do It!'' (US: ''To Hell With Hitler'') is a 1940 British black-and-white comedy musical war film directed by Marcel Varnel and starring George Formby. It was produced by Michael Balcon for Associated Talking Pictures and its success ...
'' (1940) with Formby, ''
The Case of the Frightened Lady'' (1940), ''
Spare a Copper'' (1940) with Formby, ''
Salvage with a Smile'' (1941), ''
The Seventh Survivor'' (1941), ''
Old Bill and Son'' (1941), ''
South American George'' (1941) with Formby.
On stage he was in ''Behind the Schemes'' (1940) and notably ''Something in the Air'' (1943–44). He had a popular radio segment ''Home Town''.
Shiner's film parts remained small in ''
They Flew Alone'' (1942), ''
Those Kids from Town'' (1942), ''
The Big Blockade
''The Big Blockade'' was a 1942 British black-and-white war propaganda film in the style of dramatised documentary. It was film director, directed by Charles Frend and starred Will Hay, Leslie Banks, Michael Redgrave and John Mills. It was film ...
'' (1942), ''
The Black Sheep of Whitehall
''The Black Sheep of Whitehall'' (the opening credits read ''Black Sheep of Whitehall'') is a 1942 British black-and-white comedy film, comedy war film, film director, directed by Will Hay and Basil Dearden, starring Will Hay, John Mills, Basil ...
'' (1941) with
Will Hay, ''
Unpublished Story'' (1942), ''
Sabotage at Sea'' (1942), ''
The Young Mr. Pitt'' (1942), ''
King Arthur Was a Gentleman'' (1942) with
Arthur Askey
Arthur Bowden Askey (6 June 1900 – 16 November 1982) was an English comedian and actor. Askey was known for his short stature (5' 2", 1.58 m) and distinctive horn-rimmed glasses, and his playful humour incorporating improvisation an ...
, ''
The Balloon Goes Up'' (1943) and ''
The Gentle Sex'' (1943).
Shiner was fourth billed in Formby's ''
Get Cracking'' (1943). He had smaller roles in ''
Miss London Ltd.
''Miss London Ltd.'' is a 1943 British black-and-white comedy film, comedy musical film, musical directed by Val Guest and starring Arthur Askey and Evelyn Dall. It was written by Guest and Marriott Edgar and produced by Edward Black (producer), ...
'' (1943) with Askey, ''
Thursday's Child'' (1943), ''
My Learned Friend'' (1943) with Hay, ''
The Butler's Dilemma'' (1943), and ''
The Night Invader'' (1943). He was in Askey's ''
Bees in Paradise'' (1944) and had small roles in ''
I Live in Grosvenor Square'' (1945) with Neagle, and ''
Caesar and Cleopatra'' (1945).
Stage Star
Shiner's career received a massive boost when he appeared in a stage hit ''
Worm's Eye View
''Worm's Eye View'' is a 1951 British Technicolor comedy film directed by Jack Raymond and starring Ronald Shiner and Diana Dors. Based on the 1945 play of the same name by R.F. Delderfield, it was produced by Henry Halsted and Byron Films.
...
'' which ran from 1945 to 1947. Shiner performed in it over 1,700 times.
On screen, George Formby gave Shiner another good part in ''
George in Civvy Street'' (1946) and Shiner had a decent role in ''
The Man Within'' (1947). He was in a children's film ''
Dusty Bates'' (1947) and had a good part in ''
Forbidden'' (1949).
Shiner had another huge stage success when he headlined the wartime play ''
Seagulls Over Sorrento'' (1950–54) which he played for almost 2,000 performances.
Film Stardom
His stardom began when he was cast as a drill sergeant in the comedy ''
Reluctant Heroes
''Reluctant Heroes'' is a 1952 British comedy film directed by Jack Raymond and starring Ronald Shiner, Derek Farr and Christine Norden. It is based on the popular farce of the same title by Colin Morris. The play, which had its West En ...
'' (1951) which he had played on stage. Directed by
Jack Raymond
Jack Raymond (1886–1953) was an English people, English actor and film director. Born in Wimborne, Dorset in 1886, he began acting before the First World War in ''A Detective for a Day''. In 1921, he directed his first film and gradually he wo ...
, this was one of the most popular films in British cinemas in 1952. Also popular was ''
Worm's Eye View
''Worm's Eye View'' is a 1951 British Technicolor comedy film directed by Jack Raymond and starring Ronald Shiner and Diana Dors. Based on the 1945 play of the same name by R.F. Delderfield, it was produced by Henry Halsted and Byron Films.
...
'' (1952), the film version of the stage comedy, with
Diana Dors
Diana Dors (born Diana Mary Fluck; 23 October 19314 May 1984) was an English actress and singer.
Dors came to public notice as a Bombshell (slang), blonde bombshell, much in the style of Americans Marilyn Monroe, Jayne Mansfield, and Mamie Van ...
, also directed by Raymond. These two films saw Shiner voted Britain's most popular local male star in cinemas in 1952 – having never made the list before.
Shiner made a cameo in ''
The Magic Box
''The Magic Box'' is a 1951 British Technicolor biographical drama film directed by John Boulting. The film stars Robert Donat as William Friese-Greene, with numerous cameo appearances by performers such as Peter Ustinov and Laurence Olivie ...
'' (1951) then starred in his third and final film for Raymond ''
Little Big Shot'' (1952) (Raymond died in 1953).
Shiner remained a star for ''
Top of the Form'' (1953), directed by
John Paddy Carstairs, his first film for the Rank Organisation. He was in ''
Innocents in Paris'' (1953) with
Alastair Sim and supported
Margaret Lockwood and two Hollywood names (
Wendell Corey and
Forrest Tucker) in ''
Laughing Anne'' (1953). He was voted the third biggest British star of 1953, after Jack Hawkins and Alec Guinness.
At the height of Shiner's career he insured his nose for £10,000 because he said "it's me beak which made 'em larf."
Shiner back to leads for ''
Up to His Neck'' (1954) with Carstairs, which like several of his films a reworking of 1930s British comedy hits.
It was followed by ''
Aunt Clara'' (1954) with
Margaret Rutherford
Dame Margaret Taylor Rutherford (11 May 1892 – 22 May 1972) was an English actress of stage, film and television.
Rutherford came to national attention following World War II in the film adaptations of Noël Coward's ''Blithe Spirit (1945 f ...
, ''
See How They Run'' (1955), ''
Keep It Clean'' (1956), ''
Dry Rot'' (1956) and ''
My Wife's Family'' (1956). His role as Badger in ''Seagulls Over Sorrento'' was taken by
Sid James, although he reprised it for the BBC in 1956 and 1961. He played in ''
My Three Angels'' on stage in 1955.
Later career
He had a cameo in ''
Carry On Admiral'' (1957) and was the lead in ''
Not Wanted on Voyage'' (1957), ''
Girls at Sea'' (1958) and ''
The Navy Lark'' (1958). He had a support part in the popular ''
Operation Bullshine'' (1959) and supported in ''
The Night We Got the Bird'' (1961).
He was the subject of ''
This Is Your Life'' in 1958 when he was surprised by
Eamonn Andrews at the BBC Television Theatre.
Shiner starred in the London production of ''Aladdin'' as Widow Twankey with
Bob Monkhouse at the
Coliseum in 1960.
On the BBC he was in productions of ''Seagulls Over Sorrento'' (1961) and ''Worm's Eye View'' (1962). He also made a TV series ''
Send for Shiner''.
Final Years
In retirement he owned a pub at
Blackboys in
Sussex
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.
British Pathé
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News filmed a newsreel of him in his pub, being visited by
Jimmy Edwards, in 1954.
Shiner suffered ill health during his last few years. In 1963 he moved from London to Eastbourne for his health. He died in hospital there in June 1966 leaving an estate of £30,955.
Selected filmography
* ''
Doctor's Orders'' (1934) – Miggs
* ''
My Old Dutch'' (1934) – (uncredited)
* ''
Wild Boy'' (1934) – minor role (uncredited)
* ''
Regal Cavalcade'' (1935, also known as ''
Royal Cavalcade'' in the United States) – Soldier in Trenches
* ''
Once a Thief'' (1935) – Alice's Young Man
* ''
Squibs'' (1935) – Bill
* ''
Line Engaged'' (1935) – Ryan
* ''
It's a Bet'' (1935) – Fair Man
* ''
Gentlemen's Agreement
A gentlemen's agreement, or gentleman's agreement, is an informal and legally non-binding wikt:agreement, agreement between two or more parties. It is typically Oral contract, oral, but it may be written or simply understood as part of an unspok ...
'' (1935) – Jim Ferrin
* ''
Invitation to the Waltz'' (1935)
* ''
While Parents Sleep'' (1935)
* ''
Excuse My Glove
''Excuse My Glove'' is a 1936 British comedy film, comedy List of sports films, sports film directed by Redd Davis and starring Len Harvey, Archie Pitt and Betty Ann Davies. It was film producer, produced by Alexander Film Productions. It was sh ...
'' (1936) – Perky Pat
* ''
King of Hearts'' (1936) – Tomkins
* ''
Dreaming Lips'' (1937) – Friend
* ''
The Black Tulip'' (1937, based on
a novel by
Alexandre Dumas
Alexandre Dumas (born Alexandre Dumas Davy de la Pailleterie, 24 July 1802 – 5 December 1870), also known as Alexandre Dumas , was a French novelist and playwright.
His works have been translated into many languages and he is one of the mos ...
) – Hendrik
* ''
London Melody
''London Melody'' is a 1937 British musical film directed by Herbert Wilcox and starring Anna Neagle, Tullio Carminati and Robert Douglas. It was made at British and Dominions Imperial Studios, Elstree and Pinewood Studios by Wilcox's inde ...
'' (1937) – Pickpocket on Trial (uncredited)
* ''
Beauty and the Barge'' (1937) – Augustus
* ''
Limelight
Limelight (also known as Drummond light or calcium light)James R. Smith (2004). ''San Francisco's Lost Landmarks'', Quill Driver Books. is a non-electric type of stage lighting that was once used in theatres and music halls. An intense illum ...
'' (1937) – Asst. Stage Manager
* ''
Silver Blaze'' (1937) – Simpson – the Stable Boy (uncredited)
* ''
Dinner at the Ritz'' (1937) – Sydney
* ''
Dr Syn'' (1937, based on
a series of novels by
Russell Thorndike)
* ''
A Yank at Oxford'' (1938) – Bicycle Repairman (uncredited)
* ''
The Constant Nymph'' (1938, TV Movie, based on
a novel by
Margaret Kennedy)
* ''
Prison Without Bars'' (1938) – (uncredited)
* ''
Sidewalks of London
''St Martin's Lane'', also known as ''Sidewalks of London'', ''London After Dark'', and ''Partners of the Night'', is a 1938 British black-and-white comedy drama
Drama is the specific Mode (literature), mode of fiction Mimesis, represen ...
'' (1938) – Barman (uncredited)
* ''
They Drive by Night'' (1938) – Charlie
* ''
Trouble Brewing'' (1939, based on a
novel
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by Joan Butler) – Bridgewater
* ''
The Mind of Mr. Reeder'' (1939, based on a
novel
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by Edgar Wallace also known as ''The Mind of Mr. Reeder, The Mysterious Mr. Reeder'') – Sam Hackett
* ''
The Gang's All Here'' (1939, also known as The Gang's All Here (1939 film), The Amazing Mr. Forrest (1943)) – Spider Ferris
* ''
The Nursemaid Who Disappeared'' (1939) – Detective Smith (uncredited)
* ''I Killed the Count (film), I Killed the Count'' (1939) – Mullet
* ''
The Missing People'' (1939, based on a
novel
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by Edgar Wallace) – Sam Hackett
* ''
Flying Fifty-Five'' (1939, based on the 1922 Flying Fifty-Five, novel by Edgar Wallace) – Scrubby Oaks
* ''
Discoveries'' (1939) – Jim Archibald Pike
* ''
Come On George!'' (1939) – Nat
* ''
The Lion Has Wings
''The Lion Has Wings'' is a 1939 British, black-and-white, documentary-style, propaganda film, propaganda war film that was directed by Adrian Brunel, Brian Desmond Hurst, Alexander Korda and Michael Powell. The film was produced by London Film ...
'' (1939) – Minor Role (uncredited)
* ''The Spider (1940 film), The Spider'' (1940) – (uncredited)
* ''
The Middle Watch'' (1940) – Engineer
* ''
Let George Do It!
''Let George Do It!'' (US: ''To Hell With Hitler'') is a 1940 British black-and-white comedy musical war film directed by Marcel Varnel and starring George Formby. It was produced by Michael Balcon for Associated Talking Pictures and its success ...
'' (1940) – Musician (uncredited)
* ''
Bulldog Sees It Through'' (1940) – Pug
* ''
The Case of the Frightened Lady'' (1940, also known as ''The Case of the Frightened Lady (film), Frightened Lady'' based on a play by Edgar Wallace) – Sergeant Totty
* ''Spare a Copper, Call a Cop'' (1940, originally known as ''
Spare a Copper'') – Piano Mover (uncredited)
* ''
Salvage with a Smile'' (1940, Short) – Dustman
* ''
Old Bill and Son'' (1941) – Bert
* ''
South American George'' (1941) – Swifty
* ''
The Seventh Survivor'' (1941) – Ernie
* ''
The Black Sheep of Whitehall
''The Black Sheep of Whitehall'' (the opening credits read ''Black Sheep of Whitehall'') is a 1942 British black-and-white comedy film, comedy war film, film director, directed by Will Hay and Basil Dearden, starring Will Hay, John Mills, Basil ...
'' (1942) – Porter (uncredited)
* ''
The Big Blockade
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'' (1942) – Shipping clerk (uncredited)
* ''
They Flew Alone'' (1942) – Mechanic
* ''
Unpublished Story'' (1942) – Agitator
* ''
Sabotage at Sea'' (1942) – Ernie (the cook)
* ''
The Young Mr. Pitt'' (1942) – Man in Stocks (uncredited)
* ''
King Arthur Was a Gentleman'' (1942) – Sergeant
* ''
Those Kids from Town'' (1942) – Mr. Burns
* ''
The Balloon Goes Up'' (1942) – Sergeant Shiner
* ''The Soldier's Food'' (1942)
* ''
Thursday's Child'' (1943) – Joe
* ''
The Gentle Sex'' (1943) – Racegoer
* ''
Get Cracking'' (1943) – Everett Manley
* ''
Miss London Ltd.
''Miss London Ltd.'' is a 1943 British black-and-white comedy film, comedy musical film, musical directed by Val Guest and starring Arthur Askey and Evelyn Dall. It was written by Guest and Marriott Edgar and produced by Edward Black (producer), ...
'' (1943) – Sailor Meredith (uncredited)
* ''
My Learned Friend'' (1943) – Man in Wilson's Bar (uncredited)
* ''
The Butler's Dilemma'' (1943) – Ernie
* ''
The Night Invader'' (1943)
* ''
Bees in Paradise'' (1944) – Ronald Wild
* ''
I Live in Grosvenor Square'' (1945, also known as I Live in Grosvenor Square, A Yank in London (1945)) – Paratrooper #1
* ''
Caesar and Cleopatra'' (1945, also known as Caesar and Cleopatra (film), Caesar & Cleopatra in the United States) – 2nd. Porter
* ''
George in Civvy Street'' (1946) – Fingers
* ''
The Man Within'' (1947, based on The Man Within, a novel, also known as The Man Within (film), The Smugglers in the United States) – Cockney Harry
* ''
Dusty Bates'' (1947) – 'Squeaky' Watts
* ''Brighton Rock (1948 film), Brighton Rock'' (1948) – Lookout (uncredited)
* ''
Forbidden'' (1949) – Dan Collins
* ''
Worm's Eye View
''Worm's Eye View'' is a 1951 British Technicolor comedy film directed by Jack Raymond and starring Ronald Shiner and Diana Dors. Based on the 1945 play of the same name by R.F. Delderfield, it was produced by Henry Halsted and Byron Films.
...
'' (1951) – Sam Porter
* ''
The Magic Box
''The Magic Box'' is a 1951 British Technicolor biographical drama film directed by John Boulting. The film stars Robert Donat as William Friese-Greene, with numerous cameo appearances by performers such as Peter Ustinov and Laurence Olivie ...
'' (1951)
Release date for The Magic Box
in IMDb. – Fairground Barker
* ''Reluctant Heroes
''Reluctant Heroes'' is a 1952 British comedy film directed by Jack Raymond and starring Ronald Shiner, Derek Farr and Christine Norden. It is based on the popular farce of the same title by Colin Morris. The play, which had its West En ...
'' (1951) – Sgt. Able
* '' Little Big Shot'' (1952) – Henry Harkwood
* '' Top of the Form'' (1953) – 'Professor' Fortescue
* '' Innocents in Paris'' (1953, also known as Weekend-a Paris (1952)) – Dicky
* '' Laughing Anne'' (1953) – Nobby Clark
* '' Up to His Neck'' (1954) – Jack Carter
* '' Aunt Clara'' (1954) – Henry Martin
* '' See How They Run'' (1955) – Wally Winton
* '' Keep It Clean'' (1956) – Bert Lane
* '' Dry Rot'' (1956) – Alf Tubbe
* '' My Wife's Family'' (1956) – Doc Knott
* '' Carry On Admiral'' (1957) – Salty Simpson
* '' Not Wanted on Voyage'' (1957) – Steward Higgins
* '' Girls at Sea'' (1958) – Marine Ogg
* '' Operation Bullshine'' (1959) – Gunner Slocum
* '' The Navy Lark'' (1959) – CPO Banyard
* ''Upgreen – And at 'Em'' (1960)
* '' The Night We Got the Bird'' (1961) – Cecil Gibson
* ''BBC Sunday-Night Play'' (1962, TV Series) – Porter (final appearance)
References
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