W. C. Fields
W. C. Fields (1880-1946), Vaudeville juggler, radio funnyman, comic writer, and movie star. Simply put, Mr. Fields was the best English teacher I ever had. From his mouth I learned the joy and power of words. And there never was a finer physical comic. A bow to The Master.
W.C. Fields: An Appreciation
From your About Guide, a few words in tribute to the movies' loveable curmudgeon on the occasion of his 120th birthday.
From your About Guide, a few words in tribute to the movies' loveable curmudgeon on the occasion of his 120th birthday.
Comic Genius: W.C. Fields, A
A concise biographical recap of the life of the comedian by Donna Willoughby.
A concise biographical recap of the life of the comedian by Donna Willoughby.
Humorous Quotes of W.C. Fields
Numerous quotations gathered at Jest for Pun.
Numerous quotations gathered at Jest for Pun.
Juggling Hall of Fame: W.C. Fields
W.C. Fields has often been called the finest juggler of his time. (See: 1934's "The Old-Fashioned Way" for an impressive juggling routine.) Read several articles or reviews on his performances. Also archived, illustrations of Fields' pool table tricks and other, non-juggling press items.
W.C. Fields has often been called the finest juggler of his time. (See: 1934's "The Old-Fashioned Way" for an impressive juggling routine.) Read several articles or reviews on his performances. Also archived, illustrations of Fields' pool table tricks and other, non-juggling press items.
Movie Clip: "You Can't Cheat an Honest Man" (1939)
Found at Instrumentation for Table Tennis, here's a quickie from the comedy's high society ping pong sequence. Note Fields' superb timing on the paddle.
Found at Instrumentation for Table Tennis, here's a quickie from the comedy's high society ping pong sequence. Note Fields' superb timing on the paddle.
Movie Review: "It's a Gift" (1934)
From The Greatest Films.
From The Greatest Films.
Movie Review: "Never Give a Sucker an Even Break" (1941)
From The Greatest Films.
From The Greatest Films.
Movie Review: "The Bank Dick" (1940)
From The Greatest Films.
From The Greatest Films.
Official W.C. Fields Fan Club, The
The Great Man is saluted with a fine collection of pictures from on and off the screen, plus news, and memorabilia.
The Great Man is saluted with a fine collection of pictures from on and off the screen, plus news, and memorabilia.
"The Other Face of W.C. Fields" by Louise Brooks
In an essay from her book, "Lulu in Hollywood," the silent film star recalls working with W.C. Fields in "The Old Army Game" and away from the lights. From PsykickGirl.com.
In an essay from her book, "Lulu in Hollywood," the silent film star recalls working with W.C. Fields in "The Old Army Game" and away from the lights. From PsykickGirl.com.
Random W.C. Fields Quotes Page, The
Dozens and dozens of Fieldsian bon mots. A different quotation appears each time you refresh the page. (Oscar Wilde, Groucho Marx, Mae West, and Mark Twain have similar random quotes pages nearby.)
Dozens and dozens of Fieldsian bon mots. A different quotation appears each time you refresh the page. (Oscar Wilde, Groucho Marx, Mae West, and Mark Twain have similar random quotes pages nearby.)
W. C. Fields Current Month TV Schedule
If one of those fine Fields comedies is showing on American television, TV-Now will list it.
If one of those fine Fields comedies is showing on American television, TV-Now will list it.
W.C. Fields Filmography
The comedian's credits as a movie actor and screenwriter, from Internet Movie Database.
The comedian's credits as a movie actor and screenwriter, from Internet Movie Database.
W.C. Fields Photo Gallery
Dozens of his film scenes, publicity shots, and candids are viewable at Internet Movie Database, including several rare color photographs of W.C. Fields.
Dozens of his film scenes, publicity shots, and candids are viewable at Internet Movie Database, including several rare color photographs of W.C. Fields.
W.C. Fields Photo Scrapbook
Photos from Whyaduck Productions' documentary film, "W.C. Fields Straight Up," are featured along with a few reviews and interview tidbits, which provide biographical information on Bill Fields.
Photos from Whyaduck Productions' documentary film, "W.C. Fields Straight Up," are featured along with a few reviews and interview tidbits, which provide biographical information on Bill Fields.
W.C. Fields Quotes
More quips, from The Quotations Page.
More quips, from The Quotations Page.
William Claude Dukenfield Photo Gallery
Two dozen rare movie stills of W.C. Fields' silent movie career with his stage moustache, from Silent Gents.
Two dozen rare movie stills of W.C. Fields' silent movie career with his stage moustache, from Silent Gents.