W. C. Fields from Burlesque and Vaudeville to Broadway
Author | : A. Wertheim |
Publisher | : Springer |
Total Pages | : 271 |
Release | : 2016-11-09 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781137300676 |
ISBN-13 | : 1137300671 |
Rating | : 4/5 (671 Downloads) |
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.