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Drat! Being the encapsulated view of life by W.C. Fields in his own words

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W. C. Fields starred in many movies with many co-stars, both math and female. Most of the movies are of dubious quality, a great deal of which is due to the fact that the art of filmmaking was still a work in progress. However, there is no mistaking his distinct voice and his screen persona is unforgettable. This book has some text explaining the personal and screen life of W. C. Fields but the bulk consists of images from his films with associated commentary.

If you have seen some films starring Fields, then looking through the images will conjure up the sound of his voice and intonation in your mind. It is a look at one of the best of the early stars and a man that pushed the limits of censorship as far as he possibly could. Fields also spoke candidly of his love of alcoholic beverages, which is a common theme here as well.

The introduction by Ed McMahon sets the proper tone for the images, it gives us some background on Fields' early career as a professional drowner and then at the end Fields gives an encapsulation of his early career in entertainment. Fields was one of the great early entertainers, his voice and bulbous nose defining characteristics of his personality and lifestyle. Hopefully, reading this book will convince people to view his films, with a little work on the part of the viewer, they are entertaining.