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Ralph Reader(1903-1982)

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  • Writer
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Ralph Reader was born on 25 May 1903 in Crewkerne, Somerset, England, UK. He was an actor and writer, known for Derby Day (1952), The Gang (1938) and The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004). He died on 13 May 1982 in London, England, UK.
BornMay 25, 1903
DiedMay 13, 1982(78)
BornMay 25, 1903
DiedMay 13, 1982(78)
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Known for

Derby Day (1952)
Derby Day
6.4
  • Bill Hammond
  • 1952
The Gang
8.7
  • Choreography
  • 1938
Charlize Theron, John Lithgow, Geoffrey Rush, Stanley Tucci, and Emily Watson in The Life and Death of Peter Sellers (2004)
The Life and Death of Peter Sellers
6.9
  • Soundtrack
  • 2004
Sleepless Nights (1932)
Sleepless Nights
6.7
  • Choreography
  • 1932

Credits

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Choreography

  • The Gang
    8.7
    • choreographer
    • 1938
  • Richard Hearne in Splinters in the Air (1937)
    Splinters in the Air
    • dances
    • 1937
  • Anna Neagle in Girl in the Street (1937)
    Girl in the Street
    6.9
    • choreographer (uncredited)
    • 1937
  • Butter and Egg Man
    • choreography
    • 1935
  • Jessie Matthews in First a Girl (1935)
    First a Girl
    6.9
    • dances
    • choreographer (uncredited)
    • 1935
  • Squibs (1935)
    Squibs
    5.9
    • dance ensembles
    • 1935
  • I Adore You
    6.5
    • dance director
    • 1933
  • Sleepless Nights (1932)
    Sleepless Nights
    6.7
    • dance director
    • 1932

Actor

  • Dangerous Youth (1957)
    Dangerous Youth
    5.7
    • Camp Concert M. C.
    • 1957
  • Derby Day (1952)
    Derby Day
    6.4
    • Bill Hammond
    • 1952
  • The Gang
    8.7
    • Skipper
    • 1938
  • Richard Hearne in Splinters in the Air (1937)
    Splinters in the Air
    • Sgt. Reader
    • 1937
  • Anna Neagle in Backstage (1937)
    Backstage
    7.3
    • Ralph
    • 1937
  • The Blue Squadron
    • 1934

Writer

  • Before the Fringe
    TV Series
    • writer
    • 1967
  • The Gang
    8.7
    • writer
    • 1938
  • Richard Hearne in Splinters in the Air (1937)
    Splinters in the Air
    • scenario
    • 1937

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Ralph Reader CBE
  • Born
    • May 25, 1903
    • Crewkerne, Somerset, England, UK
  • Died
    • May 13, 1982
    • London, England, UK(undisclosed)
  • Other works
    He directed the Metropolitan Ballet in Hugh Ross Williamson's adaptation of John Bunyan's novel, "Pilgrim's Progress," at the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden, London, England with Jack Hawkins CBE, Abraham Sofaer, Baliol Holloway, and Cathleen Nesbitt in the cast. Malcolm Sargent conducted the orchestra and chorus.
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    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 2 Articles
    • 1 Magazine Cover Photo

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Founded the Gang Show in 1932, an amateur variety stage show which is performed in many countries today

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