The Fatal Glass of Beer
Synopsis
The prodigal son of a Yukon prospector comes home on a night that "ain't fit for man nor beast."
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Type: Clip • Published 2008-10-13
Top Cast
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W.C. Fields
Mr. Snavely
Rosemary Theby
Ma Snavely
George Chandler
Chester Snavely
Richard Cramer
Canadian Mounted Police Officer Posthlewhistle
Ernie Alexander
Student Drinker (uncredited)
Jack Cooper
Officer (uncredited)
Gordon Douglas
Student Drinker (uncredited)
Junior Fuller
Student Drinker (uncredited)
Marvin Loback
Bartender (uncredited)
George Moran
Indian Chief (uncredited)
Artie Ortego
Indian Chief (uncredited)
Ted Stroback
Student Drinker (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 3, 1933
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clyde Bruckman
- Screenplay & Story
- W.C. Fields
- Original Title
- The Fatal Glass of Beer
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Mack Sennett Comedies
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clyde Bruckman
W.C. Fields
Mack Sennett
Department Leadership Roster
Clyde Bruckman
Director
W.C. Fields
Writer
Mack Sennett
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Fatal Glass of Beer
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What is The Fatal Glass of Beer about?
The prodigal son of a Yukon prospector comes home on a night that "ain't fit for man nor beast."
Who directed The Fatal Glass of Beer?
The Fatal Glass of Beer was directed by Clyde Bruckman.
Who stars in The Fatal Glass of Beer?
The principal cast of The Fatal Glass of Beer includes W.C. Fields, Rosemary Theby, George Chandler, Richard Cramer, Ernie Alexander.
When was The Fatal Glass of Beer released and how long is it?
The Fatal Glass of Beer was released in 1933 with a total runtime of 19m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Fatal Glass of Beer?
The Fatal Glass of Beer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).