W.C. Fields’ first film displaying his prowess at the pool table; rivals for the same girl find that a “friendly” game does not help to settle the matter. A useful comparison with later films in terms of the development of character, history of comedy and the role of women. Written by W.C. Fields and musical score by Stuart Oderman.
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ACMI Identifier
507170
Language
English
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion pictures - Study and teaching
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Women in the motion picture industry
Education, Instruction, Teaching & Schools → Motion pictures - Study and teaching
Sound/audio
Silent
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)