Chapter 1
From juggling to Broadway
Chapter 2
The silver screen and iconic persona
Chapter 3
The man behind the pool cue
YOUR GOAL
Master of The comedy of W.C. Fields
Ch 3 · The man behind the pool cue
schopenhauer W.C. Fields
He squinted down his crooked cue (oh yeah!) / Clearing the table with a magic shot or two (that's right!)
schopenhauer W.C. Fields's early struggles led to a lifelong obsession with money, causing him to open hundreds of bank accounts.
schopenhauer Many of the most famous quotes attributed to W.C. Fields were actually coined by others or twisted by Hollywood gossip.
BETA
schopenhauer Match his iconic movie quotes to master the witty humor of W.C. Fields.
Fun Fact
Bank accounts: W.C. Fields opened up to 700 bank accounts worldwide under fake names like 'Figley E. Whitesides' so he would never be left penniless.
Glossary
billiards (noun)
A game played on a cloth-covered table in which balls are struck with a cue. W.C. Fields showcased his skills in this game during his 1915 film debut.
A game played on a cloth-covered table in which balls are struck with a cue. W.C. Fields showcased his skills in this game during his 1915 film debut.
Quiz
What was W.C. Fields's favorite hobby and sport, which he often incorporated into his films?
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What did W.C. Fields famously claim to use whenever he cooked, joking that he 'sometimes even put it in the food'?
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On which holiday did W.C. Fields ironically pass away in 1946, despite famously hating the occasion?
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Which city did W.C. Fields mock throughout his career, famously joking about its quiet nightlife?
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Who actually coined the famous quote, 'Anyone who hates children and dogs can't be all bad,' about W.C. Fields?
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Why did W.C. Fields open hundreds of bank accounts worldwide under assumed names?
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How did W.C. Fields secretly show kindness to children in his private life, despite his grumpy public persona?
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What is the popular, yet completely false, myth about W.C. Fields's actual gravestone epitaph?