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Anthony Kimmins

April 25, 2024

Anthony Martin Kimmins, OBE (10 November 1901 – 19 May 1964) was an English director, playwright, screenwriter, producer and actor.

Anthony Martin Kimmins
OBE
Photo by Anthony Buckley
Born(1901-11-10)10 November 1901
Harrow, London, England
Died19 May 1964 (aged 62)
Hurstpierpoint, West Sussex, England
Occupation(s)Film director/producer, playwright, screenwriter, actor

Biography edit

Kimmins was born in Harrow, London on 10 November 1901, the son of the social activists Charles William Kimmins and Grace Kimmins. He served in the Royal Navy, and upon leaving the navy he became an actor.[1] In 1932, he wrote the comedy play While Parents Sleep which had a long run in the West End.[2] In 1935, another of his plays Chase the Ace was staged.[3]

His first directorial assignment was Keep Fit (1937). with George Formby.[4] During World War II, he returned to the Navy achieving the rank of Commander. In 1941, he took part in Operation Claymore a successful Commando raid in Norway. During the success of the raid, Kimmins is said to have gone skiing on a nearby slope out of boredom, according to John Durnford-Slater. He later ran the British Pacific Fleet newspaper in Sydney during the Pacific War.[5] Kimmins received the OBE in 1946.[4]

After the war he produced an eclectic mix of films, such as the psychological thriller Mine Own Executioner (1947), Bonnie Prince Charlie (1948) and Mr. Denning Drives North (1951).[6] In the 1950s, Kimmins work included the Alec Guinness comedy The Captain's Paradise (1953) and the children's Smiley series of films. His final film as director harked back to his early days – it was a version of his stage successThe Amorous Prawn (US: The Playgirl and the War Minister, 1962).[7][8]

He was the subject of This Is Your Life in 1961 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at the BBC Television Theatre.[citation needed] His son, Simon Kimmins, played first-class cricket in the 1950s, primarily for Kent County Cricket Club.[9]

He died in 1964, at his home in Hurstpierpoint in West Sussex, at the age of 62.[10]

Credits edit

Filmography edit

 
Still from the 1943 stage production of While Parents Sleep

Select theatre credits edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Anthony Kimmins - Biography, Movie Highlights and Photos". AllMovie.
  2. ^ Wearing, J. P. (15 May 2014). The London Stage 1930-1939: A Calendar of Productions, Performers, and Personnel. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9780810893047 – via Google Books.
  3. ^ Wearing, J. P. (15 May 2014). The London Stage 1930-1939: A Calendar of Productions, Performers, and Personnel. Rowman & Littlefield. ISBN 9780810893047 – via Google Books.
  4. ^ a b McFarlane, Brian (16 May 2016). The Encyclopedia of British Film: Fourth edition. Manchester University Press. ISBN 9781526111975 – via Google Books.
  5. ^ "Former RAAF Flier in Films and Radio". The Mirror. Perth, WA: National Library of Australia. 31 May 1947. p. 15. Retrieved 7 July 2012.
  6. ^ . BFI. Archived from the original on 19 August 2018.
  7. ^ "Anthony Kimmins - TV Guide". TVGuide.com.
  8. ^ "The Amorous Prawn". Variety. 1 January 1962.
  9. ^ "Simon Kimmins". Cricinfo.
  10. ^ "ANTHONY KIMMINS, PLAYWRIGHT, DIES; Film Producer and Wartime Broadcaster Was 62". The New York Times. 20 May 1964.

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April 25, 2024
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Anthony Martin Kimmins OBE 10 November 1901 19 May 1964 was an English director playwright screenwriter producer and actor Anthony Martin KimminsOBEPhoto by Anthony BuckleyBorn 1901 11 10 10 November 1901Harrow London EnglandDied19 May 1964 aged 62 Hurstpierpoint West Sussex EnglandOccupation s Film director producer playwright screenwriter actor Contents 1 Biography 2 Credits 3 Filmography 3 1 Select theatre credits 4 References 5 External linksBiography editKimmins was born in Harrow London on 10 November 1901 the son of the social activists Charles William Kimmins and Grace Kimmins He served in the Royal Navy and upon leaving the navy he became an actor 1 In 1932 he wrote the comedy play While Parents Sleep which had a long run in the West End 2 In 1935 another of his plays Chase the Ace was staged 3 His first directorial assignment was Keep Fit 1937 with George Formby 4 During World War II he returned to the Navy achieving the rank of Commander In 1941 he took part in Operation Claymore a successful Commando raid in Norway During the success of the raid Kimmins is said to have gone skiing on a nearby slope out of boredom according to John Durnford Slater He later ran the British Pacific Fleet newspaper in Sydney during the Pacific War 5 Kimmins received the OBE in 1946 4 After the war he produced an eclectic mix of films such as the psychological thriller Mine Own Executioner 1947 Bonnie Prince Charlie 1948 and Mr Denning Drives North 1951 6 In the 1950s Kimmins work included the Alec Guinness comedy The Captain s Paradise 1953 and the children s Smiley series of films His final film as director harked back to his early days it was a version of his stage successThe Amorous Prawn US The Playgirl and the War Minister 1962 7 8 He was the subject of This Is Your Life in 1961 when he was surprised by Eamonn Andrews at the BBC Television Theatre citation needed His son Simon Kimmins played first class cricket in the 1950s primarily for Kent County Cricket Club 9 He died in 1964 at his home in Hurstpierpoint in West Sussex at the age of 62 10 Credits editThis section is empty You can help by adding to it March 2021 Filmography edit nbsp Still from the 1943 stage production of While Parents Sleep Two Wives for Henry 1933 writer The Golden Cage 1933 writer uncredited The Night Club Queen 1934 play Bypass to Happiness 1934 writer director The Diplomatic Lover 1934 aka How s Chances writer director Midshipman Easy 1935 writer Once in a New Moon 1935 writer director While Parents Sleep 1935 writer play All at Sea 1935 writer director His Majesty and Company 1935 director Talk of the Devil 1936 writer Queen of Hearts 1936 writer Scotland Yard Commands 1936 Laburnum Grove 1936 writer Three Maxims 1936 director Talk of the Devil 1936 writer Keep Your Seats Please 1936 writer Lonely Road US Scotland Yard Commands 1936 writer The Show Goes On 1937 writer Parisian Life 1936 writer Who s Your Lady Friend 1937 writer Feather Your Nest 1937 writer Good Morning Boys 1937 writer Keep Fit 1937 writer director I See Ice 1938 writer director George Takes the Air 1938 aka It s in the Air writer director Trouble Brewing 1939 writer director Come on George 1939 writer director Under Your Hat 1940 writer Narcisse 1940 writer Mine Own Executioner 1947 director producer Bonnie Prince Charlie 1948 director Mr Denning Drives North 1951 director producer Flesh and Blood 1951 director The Passionate Sentry 1952 director producer The Captain s Paradise 1953 director producer Top of the Form 1953 writer Aunt Clara 1954 director producer Smiley 1956 director writer producer While Parents Sleep episode of Armchair Theatre 1957 writer Smiley Gets a Gun 1958 director writer producer The Amorous Prawn US The Playgirl and the War Minister 1962 director writer and original play Select theatre credits edit While Parents Sleep 1932 References edit Anthony Kimmins Biography Movie Highlights and Photos AllMovie Wearing J P 15 May 2014 The London Stage 1930 1939 A Calendar of Productions Performers and Personnel Rowman amp Littlefield ISBN 9780810893047 via Google Books Wearing J P 15 May 2014 The London Stage 1930 1939 A Calendar of Productions Performers and Personnel Rowman amp Littlefield ISBN 9780810893047 via Google Books a b McFarlane Brian 16 May 2016 The Encyclopedia of British Film Fourth edition Manchester University Press ISBN 9781526111975 via Google Books Former RAAF Flier in Films and Radio The Mirror Perth WA National Library of Australia 31 May 1947 p 15 Retrieved 7 July 2012 Anthony Kimmins BFI Archived from the original on 19 August 2018 Anthony Kimmins TV Guide TVGuide com The Amorous Prawn Variety 1 January 1962 Simon Kimmins Cricinfo ANTHONY KIMMINS PLAYWRIGHT DIES Film Producer and Wartime Broadcaster Was 62 The New York Times 20 May 1964 External links editProfile nytimes com accessed July 4 2015 Anthony Kimmins at IMDb Anthony Kimmins at the Internet Broadway Database Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php 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