{"product_id":"w-c-fields-9-film-public-domain-dvd-collection-classic-comedy-silent-sound","title":"W.C. Fields 9 Film Public Domain DVD Collection Classic Comedy Silent \u0026 Sound","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eW.C. Fields 9 Film Classic Comedy Public Domain DVD Collection\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eW.C. FIELDS — CLASSIC COMEDY COLLECTION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEnjoy nine early films and comedy shorts featuring the unmistakable \u003cstrong\u003eW.C. Fields\u003c\/strong\u003e, one of the great comic personalities of American vaudeville and classic Hollywood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection follows Fields from his earliest silent-screen appearances through his transition into talking pictures, showcasing the physical comedy, dry delivery, eccentric characters, billiards routines, golf humor, and wonderfully exasperated screen personality that made him a comedy legend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFILMS INCLUDED\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePool Sharks (1915)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of W.C. Fields’ earliest surviving motion-picture appearances, bringing his celebrated vaudeville billiards routine to the screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJanice Meredith (1924)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lavish Revolutionary War-era silent production starring Marion Davies, with Fields appearing in an early supporting role.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSally of the Sawdust (1925)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirected by \u003cstrong\u003eD.W. Griffith\u003c\/strong\u003e, Fields stars as Professor Eustace McGargle, a traveling carnival performer who becomes guardian to a young woman.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIt’s the Old Army Game (1926)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFields plays an exasperated small-town pharmacist surrounded by demanding customers, relatives, and endless comic complications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSo’s Your Old Man (1926)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFields stars as eccentric inventor Samuel Bisbee, whose attempts to improve his social standing result in one comic disaster after another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRunning Wild (1927)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timid office worker suddenly develops extraordinary confidence after being hypnotized, giving Fields an excellent showcase for his silent physical comedy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Golf Specialist (1930)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of Fields’ earliest sound shorts, built around his famous golf routine as one distraction after another prevents him from actually playing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Dentist (1932)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFields portrays an extraordinarily unconventional dentist whose unfortunate patients endure increasingly outrageous treatments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Fatal Glass of Beer (1933)\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully absurd parody of old-fashioned melodrama featuring Fields as a Yukon father dealing with the return of his wayward son.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSTARRING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eW.C. Fields\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith appearances by \u003cstrong\u003eMarion Davies, Carol Dempster, Louise Brooks, Chester Conklin, Mary Brian, Elise Cavanna, Babe Kane\u003c\/strong\u003e and other performers from the silent and early sound eras.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFILM INFORMATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYears:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1915–1933\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre:\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic Comedy \/ Silent Comedy \/ Early Sound Comedy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black \u0026amp; White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English where applicable\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilent Films:\u003c\/strong\u003e Musical accompaniment where available\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWHY BUY THIS COLLECTION?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW.C. Fields was one of the most original comedians ever to make the transition from vaudeville to motion pictures, and this collection gives you the opportunity to watch that transformation unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than concentrating only on his later and more familiar Hollywood features, this collection reaches back into Fields’ early career and brings together surviving silent films, early sound productions, and classic comedy shorts spanning nearly two decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see the foundations of the famous Fields screen character develop film by film—his physical comedy, billiards and golf routines, irritated expressions, scheming characters, dry delivery, and constant battles with the aggravations of everyday life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is an especially strong choice for collectors interested in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eW.C. Fields\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClassic Hollywood comedy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilent cinema\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly talking pictures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVaudeville performers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVintage comedy shorts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eD.W. Griffith\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEarly Hollywood history\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublic-domain film\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard-to-find classic cinema\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a fascinating cross-section of W.C. Fields’ early motion-picture career and an excellent addition to any serious classic-comedy collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOLLECTOR’S EDITION DVD\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis special \u003cstrong\u003eCollector’s Edition DVD\u003c\/strong\u003e is prepared for classic-film collectors and includes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom W.C. Fields cover artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCustom disc artwork\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBonus collector information insert\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInteractive menu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndividual movie selection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProtective DVD case\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePremium manufactured DVD\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePhysical product shipped by mail\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDVD FEATURES\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia:\u003c\/strong\u003e DVD-R\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black \u0026amp; White\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original audio on sound productions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSilent Films:\u003c\/strong\u003e Musical accompaniment where available\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAspect Ratio:\u003c\/strong\u003e Original presentation preserved where available\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e All Region\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMenu:\u003c\/strong\u003e Movie selection where applicable\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eARCHIVAL FILM DISCLAIMER\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese motion pictures are presented from surviving vintage and archival sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDue to the age of the films, picture and sound quality can vary between titles. Natural film grain, scratches, occasional missing frames, contrast variations and other age-related imperfections may be visible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSilent productions may feature musical accompaniment and original English intertitles where available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese characteristics are part of the surviving historical film elements and should not be considered defects in the DVD.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSHIPPING\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong\u003ephysical DVD product shipped by mail\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour collection will be carefully prepared and shipped \u003cstrong\u003ewithin 7 business days\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach order is securely packaged in a protective DVD case for shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eLISTING IMAGE DISCLAIMER\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/strong\u003e Listing images are not always the same artwork used on the finished DVD cover. Finished DVDs feature custom artwork related to the films and collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePUBLIC DOMAIN STATEMENT\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll films included in this collection have been thoroughly researched and verified as public domain under applicable United States copyright law.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFilms released through 1930 are public domain through expiration of their original U.S. copyright terms. Later films included in this collection are presented based upon public-domain status resulting from nonrenewal of their original U.S. motion-picture copyrights.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis independently produced collector edition is created from public-domain source material and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the original motion-picture studios.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCOPYRIGHT VERIFICATION\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCopyright status has been researched using available historical film records, United States copyright registration and renewal records, and recognized film-reference sources.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCUSTOM ORDERS WELCOME\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for another classic actor, director, movie, television program or specially curated vintage collection?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustom orders are welcome.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe specialize in preserving and presenting classic public-domain film and television for collectors who still enjoy owning physical media.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SilverScreen Shop Media Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46837297512645,"sku":null,"price":29.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0762\/5375\/7637\/files\/57_a22ee8a4-a5f0-456e-9aa3-07e2ac612046.png?v=1788195675","url":"https:\/\/pasttimetv.com\/products\/w-c-fields-9-film-public-domain-dvd-collection-classic-comedy-silent-sound","provider":"SilverScreen Shop Media Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}