The Silent Movies of W. C. Fields: How They Created The Basis for His Fame in Sound Films

by Arthur Frank Wertheim

Book Overview

Arthur Frank Wertheim's groundbreaking book is the first to examine W.C. Fields' twelve silent movies and how they influenced his later career in sound films. The author concludes that Fields might never have become one of the prem-ier comedians during the Golden Age of Sound Films without first embarking on a career in silent movies. In this explo-ration, readers will discover new insights and surprises concerning Fields' experiences in this medium.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1629335916
• ISBN13: 9781629335919
• Release Date: July 2020
• Publisher: BearManor Media
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.81 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"