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Harry Einstein a.k.a Parkyakarkus by Trav S.D.

Today is the birthday of Harry Einstein, a.k.a Harry Parke, a.k.a Parkyakarkus (1904-1958). Einstein got his start on Eddie Cantor’s radio show, playing a comical Greek. He appeared in a dozen films between 1936 and 1945, starting with Cantor’s Strike Me Pink. By the late 40s, ill health caused him to slow down, and good financial investments [...]

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 11:13AM on May 6, 2013

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