The Adventures of Gingeyginge: Gentleman Buchanan

Thursday, 12 November 2009

Gentleman Buchanan

I just adore watching this gentleman, be it in song or dance...Walter Jack Buchanan born 2ND April 1891 in Scotland...British theatre and film director, singer dancer and producer...The debonair man about town...He was legendary in his financial kindness and generosity...He would each year charter a excursion train to the Grand National Races for all the cast and crew, paying for everything, even giving them £5 to flutter on the horse of their choice...He was happy just to see others happy...He also provided financial support to John Logie Baird in his work to develop the mechanical television...A gentleman to the end...He suffered from spinal arthritis but never let this stop him performing his dance routines, several were with Fred Astaire. The pair are absolute magic to watch.....Sadly he died from spinal cancer on October the 20Th 1957 aged just 66.....He now dances with angels.....

11 comments:

Shabbychicdiva said...: Great post! I never knew much about him!! Thanks for letting us know!! Have a great day!; 12 November 2009 17:16
Miss Go Lightly said...: I had no idea who this generous gentleman was, so thank you as always for the wonderful post! I am sure he is dancing with angels, as he was an angel too :) and he was quite handsome too! Thank you for your comment on my post as well.

Ms Go Lightly; 12 November 2009 18:03
Jessica Cangiano said...: Thank you deeply for your wonderfully kind comment, sweet dear.

I read your blog all the time and greatly enjoy the tributes you pay to a score of interesting, wonderful souls.

Wishing you a gorgeous evening,
♥ Jessica; 12 November 2009 22:37
GYPSYWOMAN said...: beautiful post! beautiful man - loved your "dancing with the angels" - beautiful!; 13 November 2009 01:33
Tom said...: Wow, that's so interesting. I didn't know of his extraordinary generosity. He was a good actor, I wish he could have made more films.; 13 November 2009 03:07
Glama Ray said...: Hi hon, there's an award for you over at my blog!
http://glamaray.blogspot.com/; 13 November 2009 06:42
GYPSYWOMAN said...: have a wonderful weekend, gg!; 13 November 2009 16:21
Chelsea Talks Smack said...: loved this post! i learn something new everyday..; 13 November 2009 21:42
Maria Jensen said...: I've heard about him just once and always wondered who this man was.. He was quite attractive! The one time i saw him, was when he and Frad danced.. don't remember where thou...

Great blog!

Maria; 14 November 2009 23:13
Keith said...: Hello. So how's your weekend been? I hope you've been having a good one. Mine's been full of rest and relaxation. I've watched a few movies. I always enjoy stopping by and commenting on your blog. Take care. Have a great week ahead. Cheers!; 15 November 2009 15:13
Dustjacket Attic said...: Oh wow what a total gentleman, lovely to hear. So sad to pass so early.

I adore the two redheads at the top.
xxx; 16 November 2009 04:15