LIFE’s issue for March 22nd, 1948 featured a story on Hunter College’s experimental elementary school, where all the students had genius-level IQs. It’s a fascinating piece–and I bring it up here because one of the pint-sized savants was Roy, beloved by his classmates for his storytelling. A LIFE photographer captured Roy spinning a tale about Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Minnie Mouse that involves violence, polygamy, Danny Kaye, and–well, Roy, take it away:
Is it too late for Disney to acquire the rights to this and make it into a feature?
Roy’s gifts as a performer didn’t go to waste when he grew up: he was Roy London, and he became an actor, director, and noted acting coach. I’m sorry to say he died in 1993. And now you know…the rest of the story.
Harry, many thanks for this. Like many, I’d never heard of Roy London. But he sounds like a fascinating man, whose life should be celebrated. I’ve ordered the documentary.
That would be the best Disney movie ever.
I love the kid’s mannerisms. Funny that he actually went on to become someone rather important and successful. Clearly, standardized tests should include more questions about cartoons and polygamy.