The Silent Movies Of W C Fields
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The Silent Movies Of W C Fields
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Author : Arthur Frank Wertheim
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-07-18
The Silent Movies Of W C Fields written by Arthur Frank Wertheim and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-18 with Performing Arts categories.
Arthur Frank Wertheim's groundbreaking book is the first to examine W.C. Fields' twelve silent movies and how they influenced his later career in sound films. The author concludes that Fields might never have become one of the prem-ier comedians during the Golden Age of Sound Films without first embarking on a career in silent movies. In this explo-ration, readers will discover new insights and surprises concerning Fields' experiences in this medium. The Silent Movies of W.C. Fields details Fields' early failed screen attempts, which resulted in his decision not to abandon his successful Ziegfeld Follies career, a choice that would prevent him from joining the pantheon of great silent film stars: Chaplin, Keaton, and Lloyd---each of whom, by 1925, had achieved worldwide recog-nition and success. Wertheim relates how Fields would have to struggle against all types of roadblocks to reach the second pantheon tier - and how legendary filmmaker D. W. Griffith came to his rescue by directing two of his silent pictures. The Silent Movies of W.C. Fields is a comprehensive depiction of Fields' early years in New York and Holly-wood, his personal and professional trials and accomplishments, his triumphs and disillusionments, each of which would lead to his ultimate screen legacy. Generously illustrated with many new and rare photos, The Silent Movies of W.C. Fields will prove invaluable to fans of both the comic genius of W.C. Fields and his pristine time of moviemaking. Arthur Frank Wertheim has written numerous books on Twentieth Century American Culture including The New York Little Renaissance and Radio Comedy. He has also co-edited with Barbara Bair three volumes on the The Papers of Will Rogers and edited Will Rogers at the Ziegfeld Follies and American Popular Culture. An American history professor at several universities, his awards include a Fulbright grant to teach at the Univer-sity of Indonesia. He has recently published a three-volume biography on W. C. Fields.
The Silent Movies Of W C Fields
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Author : Arthur Frank Wertheim
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-07-18
The Silent Movies Of W C Fields written by Arthur Frank Wertheim and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-07-18 with Performing Arts categories.
The W C Fields Films
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Author : James L. Neibaur
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2017-03-31
The W C Fields Films written by James L. Neibaur and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-31 with Performing Arts categories.
W.C. Fields was at the top among comedians during Hollywood’s Golden Era of the 1930s and 1940s and has since remained a comic icon. Despite his character’s misanthropic, child-hating, alcoholic tendencies, his performances were enduringly popular and Fields became personally defined by them. This critical study of his work provides commentary and background on each of his films, from the early silents through the cameos near the end of his life, with fresh appraisals of his well known classics. Pictures once believed to be lost that have been discovered and restored are discussed, and new information is given on some that remain lost.
The W C Fields Films
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Author : James L. Neibaur
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2017-03-27
The W C Fields Films written by James L. Neibaur and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-03-27 with Performing Arts categories.
W.C. Fields was at the top among comedians during Hollywood's Golden Era of the 1930s and 1940s and has since remained a comic icon. Despite his character's misanthropic, child-hating, alcoholic tendencies, his performances were enduringly popular and Fields became personally defined by them. This critical study of his work provides commentary and background on each of his films, from the early silents through the cameos near the end of his life, with fresh appraisals of his well known classics. Pictures once believed to be lost that have been discovered and restored are discussed, and new information is given on some that remain lost.
Groucho And W C Fields
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Author : Wes D. Gehring
language : en
Publisher: Univ. Press of Mississippi
Release Date : 1994
Groucho And W C Fields written by Wes D. Gehring and has been published by Univ. Press of Mississippi this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with categories.
W C Fields From Burlesque And Vaudeville To Broadway
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Author : A. Wertheim
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2016-11-09
W C Fields From Burlesque And Vaudeville To Broadway written by A. Wertheim and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-09 with Performing Arts categories.
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.
W C Fields From The Ziegfeld Follies And Broadway Stage To The Screen
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Author : Arthur Frank Wertheim
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2017-01-16
W C Fields From The Ziegfeld Follies And Broadway Stage To The Screen written by Arthur Frank Wertheim and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-01-16 with Performing Arts categories.
This book reveals how Fields became a character comedian while performing in Broadway’s most illustrious revue, the Ziegfeld Follies. As the first biography to use the recently opened Fields Papers at the Motion Picture Academy, the book explores how Fields years as a Follies entertainer portraying a beleaguered husband and a captivating conman became a landmark turning point in his career, leading to his fame as a masterful film comedian. The book also untangles a web of mysteries about Fields’s turbulent private life, from the heartrending stories about the tragic relationship with his calculating wife who refused to divorce him, to his estranged son controlled by his mother, to the seven-year extra-marital affair with a chorus girl that led to the birth of an unwanted child. This electrifying saga illuminates a complex dual personality, whirling from tenderness to brusqueness, who endured so much anguish in order to bring the gift of laughter to millions. Although vilified by Ziegfeld and assailed by demons, Fields survived the cutthroat rigors of Broadway show biz to become a legendary American iconoclast and cultural icon.
Silent Films 1877 1996
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Author : Robert K. Klepper
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2005-01-21
Silent Films 1877 1996 written by Robert K. Klepper and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005-01-21 with Performing Arts categories.
This film reference covers 646 silent motion pictures, starting with Eadweard Muybridge’s initial motion photography experiments in 1877 and even including The Taxi Dancer (1996). Among the genres included are classics, dramas, Westerns, light comedies, documentaries and even poorly produced early pornography. Masterpieces such as Joan the Woman (1916), Intolerance (1916) and Faust (1926) can be found, as well as rare titles that have not received critical attention since their original releases. Each entry provides the most complete credits possible, a full description, critical commentary, and an evaluation of the film’s unique place in motion picture history. Birth dates, death dates, and other facts are provided for the directors and players where available, with a selection of photographs of those individuals. The work is thoroughly indexed.
A Z Of Silent Film Comedy
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Author : Glenn Mitchell
language : en
Publisher: B.T. Batsford
Release Date : 1998
A Z Of Silent Film Comedy written by Glenn Mitchell and has been published by B.T. Batsford this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1998 with Performing Arts categories.
An encyclopedic look at silent film comedy that covers all the greats, from the Keystone Kops to Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd, and Buster Keaton, as well as myriad lesser-known figures. Readers will delight in reacquainting themselves with the movies that first made audiences laugh.
America S Film Legacy
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Author : Daniel Eagan
language : en
Publisher: A&C Black
Release Date : 2010-01-01
America S Film Legacy written by Daniel Eagan and has been published by A&C Black this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2010-01-01 with Performing Arts categories.
Collection of the five hundred films that have been selected, to date, for preservation by the National Film Preservation Board, and are thereby listed in the National Film Registry.