W.C. Fields : 6 short films

W.C. Fields : 6 short films

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This compilation of films pays tribute to America's cantankerous comedy genius, W.C. Fields. Legendary one-liners and slapstick routines are preserved in these early shorts that chronicle the development of Fields' irascible screen persona

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Criterion Collection (Firm), Janus Films
Other Authors:	Brice, Monte, 1891-1962, Brock, Lou, 1892-1971, Bruckman, Clyde, 1894-1955, Fields, W. C (William Claude), 1880-1946, Middleton, Edwin, Pearce, Leslie, Ripley, Arthur, 1895-1961, Sennett, Mack, 1880-1960
Format:	Unknown
Language:	English
Published:	[Irvington, New York] : Criterion Collection, 2000
Series:	Criterion collection ; 79
Subjects:	Dentists > Drama Golf > Drama Pool (Game) > Drama Comedy films Comedy > Short Films for the hearing impaired Short films Silent films

Description
Summary:	This compilation of films pays tribute to America's cantankerous comedy genius, W.C. Fields. Legendary one-liners and slapstick routines are preserved in these early shorts that chronicle the development of Fields' irascible screen persona
Item Description:	Six short comedies originally produced from 1915 to 1933 "Janus Films."
Physical Description:	1 videodisc (112 min.) : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in
Format:	DVD, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital mono
ISBN:	1559409053 9781559409056