W.C. Fields: 6 Short Films
Synopsis
A Criterion compilation of "six gems that feature the comic genius at his peak: The Golf Specialist, Pool Sharks (silent), The Pharmacist, The Fatal Glass of Beer, The Barber Shop, and, of course, the notorious The Dentist." Pool Sharks is his first film ever, released in 1915; the rest are all five of Fields’ talking shorts, released from 1930 to 1933.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2000
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Edwin Middleton, Arthur Ripley, Clyde Bruckman, Monte Brice, Leslie Pearce
- Original Title
- W.C. Fields: 6 Short Films
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Edwin Middleton, Arthur Ripley, Clyde Bruckman, Monte Brice, Leslie Pearce
Department Leadership Roster
Edwin Middleton
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Arthur Ripley
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Clyde Bruckman
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Monte Brice
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Leslie Pearce
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What is W.C. Fields: 6 Short Films about?
A Criterion compilation of "six gems that feature the comic genius at his peak: The Golf Specialist, Pool Sharks (silent), The Pharmacist, The Fatal Glass of Beer, The Barber Shop, and, of course, the notorious The Dentist." Pool Sharks is his first film ever, released in 1915; the rest are all five of Fields’ talking shorts, released from 1930 to 1933.
Who directed W.C. Fields: 6 Short Films?
W.C. Fields: 6 Short Films was directed by Edwin Middleton, Arthur Ripley, Clyde Bruckman, Monte Brice, Leslie Pearce.
Who stars in W.C. Fields: 6 Short Films?
The principal cast of W.C. Fields: 6 Short Films includes W.C. Fields.
When was W.C. Fields: 6 Short Films released and how long is it?
W.C. Fields: 6 Short Films was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.