Person Open DS/UK/12815 Finlay; Alec (1905-1984); Scottish comedian Finlay Alec 1905-1984 Scottish comedian Male

Alec Finlay (1905-1984) was known as 'The Pocket Harry Lauder' and 'Scotland's Gentleman'. His comedy was delightful, couthie and kindly, with recognisable studies of the Oldest Inhabitant, the Postman, and above all, the Kirk Elder. Finlay made his first professional appearance on the island of Millport in 1928. Soon after his debut, Finlay and his wife Rita Andre formed a double act, appearing in London in the early 1930s. The act toured throughout Britain and to South Africa in the 30s after which Finlay went solo, appearing in top hat, tails and kilt. He appeared in numerous pantomimes and revues and also appeared with the Glasgow Citizens' Theatre in the 1955-56 season. His contribution to Workers Playtime shows, given to factory employees during the war, was another wholehearted contribution to the art of bringing laughter. www.gla.ac.uk International Standard Archival Authority Record for Corporate Bodies, Persons and Families - ISAAR(CPF) 2nd edition - ICA 2004 ISBN 2-9521932-2-3 National Council on Archives, Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997 Yes RAHdroberts 2/18/2014 Rachael.Fragola 3/1/2022 60962cdf-c8c8-4a8e-adf1-3690f55aad20