Benjamin Fein was born on the Lower East Side of New York City in 1889. He was troubled by a medical condition that caused his eyes to appear half shut, earning him the nickname “Dopey.” In reality, Benny was anything …

Edward Osterman grew up in the Williamsburg neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York. Noting Edward’s fondness for animals, his father set him up managing a pet store as a young man. However, Edward wanted more excitement in his life. He moved …