What pathos this film possesses given Dukenfield's life. And there was no resolution of his abandonment of his daughter. This is a very sad story, and a beautiful film.
From Wikipedia: Claude Dukenfield (as he was known) had a volatile relationship with his short-tempered father. He ran away from home repeatedly, beginning at the age of nine, often to stay with his grandmother or an uncle. His education was sporadic, and did not progress beyond grade school. At age twelve he worked with his father selling produce from a wagon, until the two had a fight that resulted in Fields running away once again. In 1893 he worked briefly at the Strawbridge and Clothier department store, and in an oyster house. Fields later embellished stories of his childhood, depicting himself as a runaway who lived by his wits on the streets of Philadelphia from an early age, but his home life seems to have been reasonably happy. He had already discovered in himself a facility for juggling, and a performance he witnessed at a local theater inspired him to dedicate substantial time to perfecting his juggling. At age 17, he was living with his family and performing a juggling act at church and theater shows. In 1904 Fields's father visited him for two months in England while he was performing there in music halls. Fields enabled his father to retire, purchased him a summer home, and encouraged his parents and siblings to learn to read and write, so they could communicate with him by letter.[
No parent should abuse their children. W. C. ran away because he was tired of his father beating him. Once he was old enough he finally ran away for good. He was a great entertainer. Gone to soon l think he died in 1945 and really not to old. No one has matched his genius no one ever will
I'm so glad to have come across your clips. So priceless. Thanks so much for your work. I'm 65 and been a huge fan since around ten years old. My father turned me on to him when we used to watch the marathons on tv. All his movies and lines are ingrained into my psyche.
Surprising how few women develop a taste for W.C. Fields. He is an acquired taste for women like neat whiskey. I have known a few women who appreciated him and I sure appreciated them!
Fields at his best...we need to expose our children to these classics that offer Godly purity...show them the America that was...."You'll regret this in the morning....". Christ will build the millennium on purity.
Great movie, the great W.C. Fields in one of his best films, great entertainment!
What pathos this film possesses given Dukenfield's life. And there was no resolution of his abandonment of his daughter. This is a very sad story, and a beautiful film.
Great Film. Thanks👍😊👍❤
Film comedy doesn't get any better. A true classic
From Wikipedia:
Claude Dukenfield (as he was known) had a volatile relationship with his short-tempered father. He ran away from home repeatedly, beginning at the age of nine, often to stay with his grandmother or an uncle. His education was sporadic, and did not progress beyond grade school. At age twelve he worked with his father selling produce from a wagon, until the two had a fight that resulted in Fields running away once again. In 1893 he worked briefly at the Strawbridge and Clothier department store, and in an oyster house.
Fields later embellished stories of his childhood, depicting himself as a runaway who lived by his wits on the streets of Philadelphia from an early age, but his home life seems to have been reasonably happy. He had already discovered in himself a facility for juggling, and a performance he witnessed at a local theater inspired him to dedicate substantial time to perfecting his juggling. At age 17, he was living with his family and performing a juggling act at church and theater shows.
In 1904 Fields's father visited him for two months in England while he was performing there in music halls. Fields enabled his father to retire, purchased him a summer home, and encouraged his parents and siblings to learn to read and write, so they could communicate with him by letter.[
Wow!
Thank you
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No parent should abuse their children. W. C. ran away because he was tired of his father beating him. Once he was old enough he finally ran away for good. He was a great entertainer. Gone to soon l think he died in 1945 and really not to old. No one has matched his genius no one ever will
once again..thank u for posting this classic!!!
comedy shall be measured in Fields.
W.C.Fields - a giant, a genius!
"A disgrace to his profession, " eh ? LOL
I'm so glad to have come across your clips. So priceless. Thanks so much for your work. I'm 65 and been a huge fan since around ten years old. My father turned me on to him when we used to watch the marathons on tv. All his movies and lines are ingrained into my psyche.
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A great American original.
The ending is funny but sad.....the father can't be with his daughter, because of her uppish father in law.
I’ll buy a bottle!
Great fun. Thank you.
Surprising how few women develop a taste for W.C. Fields. He is an acquired taste for women like neat whiskey. I have known a few women who appreciated him and I sure appreciated them!
it slays makes me laugh, i guess that is comedy for sure✅😎✌️👍
Love his style he's the one and only move over may west
Thanks y’all
so good really enjoyed this
You think THIS is a good play? Oh yes!
His pitch reminds me of Mitt Romney, somehow...
Fields at his best...we need to expose our children to these classics that offer Godly purity...show them the America that was...."You'll regret this in the morning....". Christ will build the millennium on purity.
Had Fields read your comment, he would have told you to stick a rubber hose up your nose and blow! In other words: F-Off!
wow a LITTLE GEM
And of course the music
3:41 felt his fatherly hug
Love it
it would be better to show an entire movie instead of just clips....i must unsubscribe
maybe they feared youtube would take it down I appreciate the effort, myself...
We saw the comple movie, didn't we? And it was great!
Sormethings in life you can't duplicate !