Reginald C. Barker
Reginald C. Barker | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 May 1881 Brighton, Sussex, England |
| Died | 21 October 1937 (aged 56) Los Angeles, California |
| Citizenship | United States |
| Occupation | Author |
| Spouse |
Edith Granger (m. 1911–1937) |
| Children | 3 |
| Writing career | |
| Pen name | Lee Harrington |
| Years active | c. 1900–1937 |
| Genres | Western |
Reginald Charles Barker (15 May 1881 – 20 October 1937) was a British-born American novelist. He wrote mainly Western stories, and was published in Blue Book, Western Story Magazine, and Complete Stories, among others. Barker sometimes wrote under the pen-name Lee Harrington. Born and raised in England, Barker came to America in 1900 and became a naturalized citizen in 1923. In 1911, he married Edith Granger, who was from Idaho, and they subsequently had three children, one of whom predeceased Barker.[1]
His story Chuck of the Bar V was adapted into the 1924 film Biff Bang Buddy.[2]
References
- ↑ "Reginald Charles Barker; Wrote Several Novels and Many Stories of Western Life". The New York Times. 22 October 1937. Retrieved 27 March 2026.
- ↑ "To Produce Picture". Idaho Statesman. 3 June 1924. p. 7. Retrieved 27 March 2026 – via Newspapers.com.
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