Canadian comedians Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster salute beloved funnyman W.C. Fields in this fun and fascinating "Show of the Week" documentary that ran as part of a series in the fall of 1964 on CBC-TV. With this retrospective, the duo offers telling insights into Fields’ life and work, painting a vivid portrait of a truly gifted artist, from his tumultuous childhood in Darby, Pa., his early days as a juggler in Europe, his work in the Ziegfeld Follies, and finally to his rise to the top of Hollywood. 51 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
Canadian comedians Johnny Wayne and Frank Shuster salute beloved funnyman W.C. Fields in this fun and fascinating "Show of the Week" documentary that ran as part of a series in the fall of 1964 on CBC-TV. With this retrospective, the duo offers telling insights into Fields’ life and work, painting a vivid portrait of a truly gifted artist, from his tumultuous childhood in Darby, Pa., his early days as a juggler in Europe, his work in the Ziegfeld Follies, and finally to his rise to the top of Hollywood. 51 min. Standard; Soundtrack: English.
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