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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W. C. Fields from Burlesque and Vaudeville to Broadway: Becoming a Comedian
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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Product Details
ISBN-13: | 9781349671441 |
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Publisher: | Palgrave Macmillan US |
Publication date: | 02/19/2016 |
Series: | Palgrave Studies in Theatre and Performance History |
Edition description: | 1st ed. 2014 |
Pages: | 264 |
Product dimensions: | 5.51(w) x 8.50(h) x (d) |
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