For my money, there hasn't been a funnier individual since W.C. Fields. If you -the reader of this comment- can think of a funnier person alive or dead, please inform me.
fields was very energetic in this his first film for universal, considering the health of the man. w.c had been at deaths door not once,but twice prior to this film! of course as his health recovered he stepped up his drinking as was the norm for him
Bill Fields was a perfectionist. No one in comedy then or now can really come close to his genius. He was also a terrific athlete to do some of these stunts.
Absolutely no doubt about it. W.C. Fields was, and still is, the father of comedy. Despite his girth, he had incredible coordination, timing, and pure grace in his routines. He really was the personification of brilliance. RIP Mr. Fields.
"If they don't serve gin in heaven, I ain't going" !!
...I find it interesting, but when I am down and caught up in everyday worries, these classic movies that show pure comic brilliance still make me forget and laugh my head off. I mean I hadn't seen this WC Fields' scene in many years, but it never fails to spark laughter from me...what comic timing and brilliance!
Dennis Quaid has the same eyes as W.C. FIelds...maybe one day, he'll play him...it would be a lot better than Rod Steigers performance....if you have the eyes....you're headin' home...
w.c feilds forever strawberry feilds forever
ryandeakin5878 1 week ago
For my money, there hasn't been a funnier individual since W.C. Fields. If you -the reader of this comment- can think of a funnier person alive or dead, please inform me.
killerskillet 2 weeks ago
Comedy genius and some amazing editing
dblovett 2 months ago
The worlds best bullshit artist lol
statenisland7181 2 months ago
So hilarious.
ErichoTTA 3 months ago
PING PONG TALKIN BLUES 2 is now uploaded to Youtube...thanks....Dan
2142543 4 months ago
Gr8 post...thanx....
kevinherbert 5 months ago
CLASSIC I TELL YA....CLASSIC
earthmother 5 months ago
fields was very energetic in this his first film for universal, considering the health of the man. w.c had been at deaths door not once,but twice prior to this film! of course as his health recovered he stepped up his drinking as was the norm for him
beggin1967 5 months ago
Thanks: check out my new song....PING PONG TALKIN BLUES....Dan
2142543 5 months ago
"Nothing really- CEASE! CEASE YOU RAT!"
PinstripeShirt 8 months ago
this is Sooooo Funny!!!! "did I ever tell you I was the one time champion of the tri-state league in the Lesser Antilles ?
judgekongo187 8 months ago
Bill Fields was a perfectionist. No one in comedy then or now can really come close to his genius. He was also a terrific athlete to do some of these stunts.
odanak100 10 months ago
@odanak100 Fields was special!So was Buster Keaton.Check out "See Buster Run"here on YouTube for a small sample of his stunts and sight gags.
brianwells456comcast 4 months ago
Bill Fields was a perfectionist. No one in comedy then or now can really come close to his genius.
odanak100 10 months ago
hahaha!
"cease! Cease you rat!"
:D
W.C. Fields is brilliant!!
TheCoolestBeans123 10 months ago
Brilliant !!!
MikeM1301 10 months ago
"Shades of Izaak Walton!"
FrumiousBander 1 year ago
gerat movie great scene whattta riot
realfunny7 1 year ago
Anyone know if this have been made as a short on 8mm or 16mm from castle films ?
sebastiencayer 1 year ago
A true artist in every rite!
billeybop 1 year ago
That "beaver's tail" line came out of nowhere. Classic tough.
HueyRocks23 1 year ago
the fat guy remindes me of mr.west dickens from red dead redemption
awsom7 1 year ago
DISPERSE!
killerskillet 1 year ago
@killerskillet WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO DO, MAKE A DRUNKARD OUT OF ME?
THIS IS GETTING IRKSOME
1seticat 1 year ago
Incomparable !
bighairtosh 1 year ago
WC was pure comic genius. When I am feeling down all I have to do is watch WC Fields or The 3 Stooges and it brings a smile to my face.
BUNGLEJYME 1 year ago 2
WC Fields was one of the most brilliant comics of all time. He makes todays comic look like kids
1seticat 1 year ago 2
@1seticat Well said!
amarone1956 1 year ago
what can I say
dithbmine1 1 year ago
I sing about Fields and others in The Celebrity Song.
superdavid002 1 year ago
Absolutely no doubt about it. W.C. Fields was, and still is, the father of comedy. Despite his girth, he had incredible coordination, timing, and pure grace in his routines. He really was the personification of brilliance. RIP Mr. Fields.
"If they don't serve gin in heaven, I ain't going" !!
EndridCold 1 year ago
"I went to Philadelphia once, It was closed."
WCF
doddling 1 year ago
...I find it interesting, but when I am down and caught up in everyday worries, these classic movies that show pure comic brilliance still make me forget and laugh my head off. I mean I hadn't seen this WC Fields' scene in many years, but it never fails to spark laughter from me...what comic timing and brilliance!
chassy9001 1 year ago 7
I know what you mean.
changcaine 1 year ago
Hervorragend, sogar!
SKIPINTRO9 2 years ago
Serh gut!
LindoOchaMcCue 2 years ago
This is a great movie! Love Mary Forbes @ 2:25
Jan Duggan w/that long quellazaire...
A funny scene from the classic - 'You Can't Cheat An Honest Man'!
Great Post ~ Thanks. :)
PlayIt4MeAgainSam 2 years ago
Thanks for the actress' name & the new word.
changcaine 2 years ago
What's that? A beaver's tail? haha!
xmattvsmondayx 2 years ago
Nobody has ever come close to this dude. All time best to ever come out of Philly.
odanak100 2 years ago 3
thanks so much for the vid,love it...e
TheUnknownelvis 2 years ago
WHaaat Thee ..... Fuck
Hiphop0is0wrong 2 years ago
Dennis Quaid has the same eyes as W.C. FIelds...maybe one day, he'll play him...it would be a lot better than Rod Steigers performance....if you have the eyes....you're headin' home...
sclogse1 2 years ago
Great, what movie is this from?
billthestinker 2 years ago
I think it's from: YOU CAN'T CHEAT AN HONEST MAN - 1939
Smiley6669 2 years ago 2
He was Fantastic.
Still has me in tears..
sidensvans54 2 years ago 2
Talk about a man before his time...
I don't think there's a comedian out there today who could stand up to my all time hero here.
MrTommy001 2 years ago 5
I would give my right eye to have been given the chance share a mixed drink with this lot...... ; )
Snotra 2 years ago 3
Thats one of the funniest things I ever saw, thank you :)))))))
Heronjim 2 years ago 2
Reminds me of a hailstorm I once encountered in the Dakotas.
oakchar 2 years ago 2
A timeless genius!
fundiebasher 2 years ago 9
goodstuff my boy
firetack 3 years ago
some kinda hunter thompson energy here.
sclogse1 3 years ago
Great humor without resorting to profanity, we could use more of that nowadays.
joeasmythe 3 years ago 4
classic, thanks for posting this
Doggieman1111 3 years ago 3
That was insane.
greg5566 3 years ago 2
That man was crazy! In a good way.
evilmasterstudios 3 years ago 3
I'm dyin laughin.
mitch5155 3 years ago 3
Olympian! What a deep Field!Certainly a true champ.
efmrfmr 3 years ago 2
Hahahahahaha...
Now THAT is comedy!!
ReneeNme 3 years ago 6
good stuff!
4MaryAnna 3 years ago 3