Photo © Marilyn Sanders Over the past five years, James Curtis has studied--and accumulated--a lot of material on W. C. Fields. From posters and vintage magazines to original photos and books, when he sat down to write Fields' biography there was almost too much. Here, Curtis presents a sample of gems that didn't make the book's final cut. Much is in color and all of it is printable. So take a few minutes to explore the world of W. C. Fields. We think you'll like what you find. 5. When the Long Island studio where Fields had been making his pictures was closed in 1927, he was relocated to the West Coast and teamed with Chester Conklin for three disastrous films. The last of these, "Fools for Luck," barely saw release, and Fields was let out of his contract upon its completion. This window card is likely all that remains, as the film itself is considered lost. Next photo >> Gallery Mainpage