The W.C. Fields Films

Nonfiction, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Film, Fiction & Literature, Literary Theory & Criticism
Cover of the book The W.C. Fields Films by James L. Neibaur, McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart
Author: James L. Neibaur ISBN: 9781476627489
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers Publication: March 31, 2017
Imprint: Language: English
Author: James L. Neibaur
ISBN: 9781476627489
Publisher: McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers
Publication: March 31, 2017
Imprint:
Language: English

W.C. Fields was at the top among comedians during Hollywood’s Golden Era of the 1930s and 1940s and has since remained a comic icon. Despite his character’s misanthropic, child-hating, alcoholic tendencies, his performances were enduringly popular and Fields became personally defined by them. This critical study of his work provides commentary and background on each of his films, from the early silents through the cameos near the end of his life, with fresh appraisals of his well known classics. Pictures once believed to be lost that have been discovered and restored are discussed, and new information is given on some that remain lost.

View on Amazon View on AbeBooks View on Kobo View on B.Depository View on eBay View on Walmart

W.C. Fields was at the top among comedians during Hollywood’s Golden Era of the 1930s and 1940s and has since remained a comic icon. Despite his character’s misanthropic, child-hating, alcoholic tendencies, his performances were enduringly popular and Fields became personally defined by them. This critical study of his work provides commentary and background on each of his films, from the early silents through the cameos near the end of his life, with fresh appraisals of his well known classics. Pictures once believed to be lost that have been discovered and restored are discussed, and new information is given on some that remain lost.

More books from McFarland & Company, Inc., Publishers

Cover of the book The Spark of Fear by James L. Neibaur
Cover of the book John Surratt by James L. Neibaur
Cover of the book The Writer's Guide to Self-Editing by James L. Neibaur
Cover of the book A Game of Moments by James L. Neibaur
Cover of the book Their Greatest Victory by James L. Neibaur
Cover of the book From Here to Hogwarts by James L. Neibaur
Cover of the book Maybe Next Year by James L. Neibaur
Cover of the book Are Libraries Obsolete? by James L. Neibaur
Cover of the book Bibb Falk by James L. Neibaur
Cover of the book Francis Bacon by James L. Neibaur
Cover of the book The Failure of Evangelical Mental Health Care by James L. Neibaur
Cover of the book The Creation of American Law by James L. Neibaur
Cover of the book Television Western Players, 1960-1975 by James L. Neibaur
Cover of the book Reimagining the Soul by James L. Neibaur
Cover of the book Deadly Turbulence by James L. Neibaur
We use our own "cookies" and third party cookies to improve services and to see statistical information. By using this website, you agree to our Privacy Policy