Books by Arthur F. Wertheim

NEW ☛ The Silent Movies of W. C. Fields: How They Created The Basis for His Fame in Sound Films

This book details Fields’ early failed screen attempts, which resulted in his decision not to abandon his successful Ziegfeld Follies career, a choice that would prevent him from joining the pantheon of great silent film stars. Continue reading...

W.C. Fields Trilogy Series:

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Trilogy Book One: W. C. Fields from Burlesque and Vaudeville to Broadway: Becoming a Comedian

A virtuoso comedian, W. C. Fields is often called a comic genius and legendary iconoclast who gave the gift of laughter to multitudes during his epoch and left a legacy of humor for future generations. Continue reading...

Trilogy Book Two: W. C. Fields from the Ziegfeld Follies and Broadway Stage to the Screen: Becoming a Character Comedian

This book reveals how Fields became a character comedian while performing in Broadway’s most illustrious revue, the Ziegfeld Follies. Continue reading...

Trilogy Book Three: W. C. Fields from Sound Film and Radio Comedy to Stardom: Becoming a Cultural Icon

W. C. Fields is known as a virtuoso comedian and legendary iconoclast who gave the gift of laughter to multitudes. Continue reading...

Vaudeville Wars: How the Keith-Albee and Orpheum Circuits Controlled the Big-Time and Its Performers

Vaudeville Wars illuminates the exciting and intriguing story about how the tycoons of the two most powerful circuits, Keith-Albee in the East and the Orpheum in the West, conspired to control the big time. Continue reading...

Additional American Culture Books

Arthur F. Wertheim has authored many books on American popular culture and comedy. View all of Arthur's books on Amazon.com...