W. C. Fields from Burlesque and Vaudeville to Broadway: Becoming a Comedian

by Arthur Frank Wertheim

Book Overview

W. C. Fields was a virtuoso comedian, often called a comic genius, legendary iconoclast, and "Great Man," who brought so much laughter to millions while enduring so much anguish. This book explores his little-known, long stage career from 1898 to 1930, which had a major influence on his comedy and screen presence.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1349671444
• ISBN13: 9781349671441
• Release Date: February 2016
• Publisher: Palgrave MacMillan
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.5"