Franklin Pangborn, born in 1889, was a quintessential American comedic character actor known for his lively portrayals of fastidious and flustered characters. In International House (1933), he embodies the role of an officious hotel clerk, delivering rapid-fire dialogue that showcases his unique comic timing. Later, in The Story of Mankind (1957), Pangborn continues to charm audiences with his energetic presence, proving a perfect foil to the film's ensemble cast. His ability to infuse humor into every role makes him a notable figure in the realm of cult cinema.
International House
Professor Wong has invented a television and invites everyone to see it at China's International House Hotel. Every time Tommy Nash attempts to wed his fiancée Carol Fortescue, he comes down with an illness, and when he breaks out in a rash, the hotel is quarantined. Into this hotel flies Professor Quail in his auto-gyro.
