Title:
W.C. Fields comedy favorites collection. [Disc 3] [DVD video]
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Publication Date:
2013
Publication Information:
Universal City, CA : Universal Studios Home Entertainment, [2013]
Physical Description:
1 videodisc : sound, black and white ; 4 3/4 in.
Abstract:
From his early days on stage in vaudeville and Broadway through his live appearance on radio, W.C. Fields created an iconic persona that has never been matched. The comic genius of Fields is best captured forever in his body of films that highlight his notoriously sarcastic quick wit and slapstick routines. In these ten films, see W.C. Fields at his best.
General Note:
Title from container.
My little chickadee and The bank dick originally released as motion pictures in 1940 ; Never give a sucker an even break originally released as a motion picture in 1941.
Never give a sucker an even break: Based on a story by Otis Criblecoblis.
Bonus feature: Vintage documentary: Wayne and Shuster take an affectionate look at W.C. Fields.
Performers:
My little chickadee: Mae West, W.C. Fields, Joseph Calleia; The bank dick: W.C. Fields, Cora Witherspoon, Una Merkel; Never give a sucker an even break: W.C. Fields, Gloria Jean, Leon Errol.
Contents:
My little chickadee / original screenplay by Mae West and W.C. Fields ; produced by Lester Cowan ; directed by Edward Cline (84 min.) -- The bank dick / directed by Edward Cline ; original screenplay by Mahatma Kane Jeeves (72 min.) -- Never give a sucker an even break / screenplay by Prescott Chaplin & John T. Neville ; directed by Edward F. Cline (71 min.).
Technical Details:
DVD, region 1, NTSC, fullscreen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital 2.0 mono; dual layer.
Subject Term:
Language:
English
Additional Language:
Subtitled for the deaf and hard of hearing.
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Added Title:
My little chickadee [DVD video].
The bank dick [DVD video].
Never give a sucker an even break [DVD video].
Audience:
Rating: Not rated. CHV rating: PG.