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The Great Man: W.C. Fields

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  • 2005
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 20m
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The Great Man: W.C. Fields (2005)
BiographyDocumentary

The legendary W.C. Fields is featured in rare behind-the-scenes footage and home movies at work and at play, along with hilarious scenes from some of his greatest films.The legendary W.C. Fields is featured in rare behind-the-scenes footage and home movies at work and at play, along with hilarious scenes from some of his greatest films.The legendary W.C. Fields is featured in rare behind-the-scenes footage and home movies at work and at play, along with hilarious scenes from some of his greatest films.

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    • Phillip Dye
  • Writer
    • Phillip Dye
  • Stars
    • Bud Abbott
    • Gracie Allen
    • Edgar Bergen
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
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    • Director
      • Phillip Dye
    • Writer
      • Phillip Dye
    • Stars
      • Bud Abbott
      • Gracie Allen
      • Edgar Bergen
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    Bud Abbott
    Bud Abbott
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Gracie Allen
    Gracie Allen
    • Nurse Allen (clip from International House (1933))
    • (archive footage)
    Edgar Bergen
    Edgar Bergen
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Sarah Bernhardt
    Sarah Bernhardt
    • Marguerite Gautier (clip from La dame aux camellias (1912))
    • (archive footage)
    Fanny Brice
    Fanny Brice
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    George Burns
    George Burns
    • Dr. Burns (clip from International House (1933))
    • (archive footage)
    Cab Calloway
    Cab Calloway
    • Self (clip from International House (1933))
    • (archive footage)
    Eddie Cantor
    Eddie Cantor
    • Eddie Beagle (clip from Special Delivery (1927))
    • (archive footage)
    John Carradine
    John Carradine
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Charles Chaplin
    Charles Chaplin
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Maurice Chevalier
    Maurice Chevalier
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Lou Costello
    Lou Costello
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Carol Dempster
    Carol Dempster
    • Sally (clip from Sally of the Sawdust (1925))
    • (archive footage)
    Stuart Erwin
    Stuart Erwin
    • Tommy Nash (clip from International House (1933))
    • (archive footage)
    W.C. Fields
    W.C. Fields
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Jonathan Harris
    Jonathan Harris
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Harry Houdini
    Harry Houdini
    • Self
    • (archive footage)
    Budd Hulick
    • Budd (clip from International House (1933))
    • (archive footage)
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      • Phillip Dye
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      • Phillip Dye
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    Okay Compilation of Screen Comedian's Career

    Documentary retrospective on the iconic comic's early life and later film career. Starting out from poverty, then developing into a rather amazing juggler, the comedic aspect of his act soon took over, transitioning to film shorts, and then to those well-known features. Together they established his now legendary status. There's little of his personal life except for brief reference to his later alcohol problems. Oddly there's no mention of his 46-year marriage to Harriet Hughes or of any possible Hollywood romancing. Instead, the narrative consists almost strictly of screen career, including the notorious straddling scene from The Dentist (1932). Also included are snippets of his many co-stars, including Charlie Chaplin, and Fields' perfect female counterpart Mae West. Then too are several snippets showing how his legendary misanthropy carried over off screen, as well. All in all, it's an entertaining if none too revealing compilation for both fans and non-fans alike.

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    • Release date
      • February 8, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Passport International Entertainment
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      1 hour 20 minutes
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      • Black and White
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      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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