T. Roy Barnes: The Man Who Sought La Fong
Though they might know his name, classic comedy fans know the work of T. Roy Barnes (1880-1937) chiefly from two performances. He's the insurance salesman who disturbs W.C. Fields' rest in It's a Gift (1934) by repeatedly asking for "Carl La Fong." And he plays Buster Keaton's business partner in Seven Chances (1925). Born in […]