Title: W.C. Fields : a biography /
Authors: Curtis, James, 1953-
Publisher: A.A. Knopf ; Distributed by Random House,
Year: 2003
Subjects: Fields, W. C.,; Fields, W. C.; Comedians United States Biography; Motion picture actors and actresses United States Biography.
Abstract: Provides a revealing glimpse of the man and artist behind the image of the gin-guzzling misanthrope, discussing Fields' Philadelphia childhood, his career in vaudeville, his turbulent personal life, and his seminal film work.
Contents: Pt. 1: The silent humorist -- Foolish juggling notion -- Ten and cakes -- A noble and superb girl -- An American baby -- Watch your step -- The main stem -- Exclusive services -- A game of golf -- The family Ford -- The beloved montebank -- Common picture making -- Apothecary and humanitarian -- Pt. 2: The great man -- Rollo and the road hogs -- New deal -- Grubbing -- The old fashioned way -- It's a gift -- Swan song -- The need of change -- The radio business -- You can't cheat an honest man -- December and Mae -- Snorts and grimaces -- Museum piece -- Never give a sucker an even break -- Little boys' parts -- Undue inconvenience.