W. C. Fields from Burlesque and Vaudeville to Broadway

W. C. Fields from Burlesque and Vaudeville to Broadway
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Publisher : Springer
Total Pages : 271
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ISBN-10 : 9781137300676
ISBN-13 : 1137300671
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Book Synopsis W. C. Fields from Burlesque and Vaudeville to Broadway by : A. Wertheim

Download or read book W. C. Fields from Burlesque and Vaudeville to Broadway written by A. Wertheim and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-11-09 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: W. C. Fields was a virtuoso comedian, often called a comic genius, legendary iconoclast, and "Great Man," who brought so much laughter to millions while enduring so much anguish. This book explores his little-known, long stage career from 1898 to 1930, which had a major influence on his comedy and screen presence.


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