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Fred Kitchen (entertainer)
Fred Kitchen (15 June 1872 - 1 April 1951) was an English music hall star, comic and entertainer.
==Life and work==
Fred Kitchen was born Frederick Thomas Kitchen in the parish of St John's, London. His father, Richard Henry Kitchen (1830-1910), was a music hall actor for sixty years, beginning his stage work at the age of seven with Messrs Frampton and Frenton in London's Waterloo Road. His ''Telegraph'' obituary noted "An actor like Kitchen played everything. It was, however, as a harlequin, clown and pantomimist that he chiefly shone".〔(''Daily Telegraph'' ), 4 July 1910 "Death of Mr R. H. Kitchen"〕
Fred Kitchen's first role was in the Prince's Theatre Portsmouth, appearing in ''The Dumb Man of Manchester''. 〔''The little fellow: the life and work of Charles Spencer Chaplin'' (''Variety'' obituary reprinted) (1965) Peter Cotes, Citadel Press, University of Michigan p35〕 He was discovered by theatre impresario Fred Karno whilst playing a small part in a sketch at the Princess's Theatre Glasgow. The chief comedian at the theatre had to be replaced immediately and Kitchen was chosen to take the role. It began a 50 year career as a headliner. 〔("Obituary: Fred Kitchen" ''The Glasgow Herald'' 2 April 1951 )〕 He was the lead comedian with Karno's company from 1897 to 1910, starring in comic works such as the highly popular ''His Majesty's Guests''. Charlie Chaplin, managed by Karno, was influenced by Kitchen's comic style, his splayed walk and scruffy costume.〔''Chaplin in the Sound Era: An Analysis of the Seven Talkies'' (1997) Eric L. Flom, McFarland p13 ISBN 9780786403257〕 Chaplin commented "A part of the () character was inspired by Fred Kitchen, an old fellow-trouper of mine in vaudeville. He had flat feet." 〔''Slapstick Comedy'' (2010) editors Tom Paulus, Rob King, Routledge, p252 ISBN 9780203876763〕 The sketch that Karno and Kitchen co-wrote, entitled " The Football Match " made Kitchen's name. He was known for the catchphrase "Meredith, we're in!" from ''The Baliffs'' (1907), a sketch which toured the country for many years.〔''A Dictionary of Catch Phrases'' (2004) Eric Partridge, Psychology Press p307 ISBN 9780203379950〕 The catchphrase's popularity was helped by the fact that footballer Billy Meredith (1874-1958), had transferred from Manchester City Football Club to Manchester United. The line was carved on his tombstone and was used in common parlance well beyond his lifetime.〔"Six Million Dollar Bride", ''Daily Mail'' 6 October 2004〕
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