The Old Fashioned Way

1001 Movies ... my own version (1930's) (90 movies items)

" Notes: This is only the 2nd movie I have seen involving the legendary comedian but, to be honest, it seems that the guy played pretty much the same character in all his movies. Furthermore, I have to admit that I was rather tired and distracted when I watched the damned thing but, to be honest, the story and the characters involved were not really strong. In fact, almost half of the duration was some kind of Vaudeville act involving the Great McGonigle and his troupe but I thought it was only "

A good movie

“Since I kept hearing some pretty good things about W.C. Fields, I was quite eager to check his movies. Well, this is only the 2nd movie I have seen involving the legendary comedian but, to be honest, it seems that the guy played pretty much the same character in all his movies. On the other hand, I have to admit that I was rather tired and distracted when I watched the damned thing but, to be honest, the story and the characters involved were not really strong. In fact, almost half of the duration was some kind of Vaudeville act involving the Great McGonigle and his troupe but I thought it was only mildly entertaining. However, it was absolutely quite awesome when W.C. Fields or the Great McGonigle did his juggling act. Indeed, I always loved this kind of circus acts and I have to admit th” read more

1001 Movies Chosen By Johanlefourbe (1001 movies items)

" Notes: This is only the 2nd movie I have seen involving W.C. Fields but, to be honest, it seems that the legendary comedian played pretty much the same character in all his movies. Furthermore, I have to admit that I was rather tired and distracted when I watched the damned thing but, to be honest, the story and the characters involved were not really strong. In fact, almost half of the duration was some kind of Vaudeville act involving the Great McGonigle and his troupe but I thought it was"

“(OK) The play inside the film has the entire charm of W.C, it even forces him to show his craftmanship as circus man. The duel with Baby LeRoy at dinner and all his ridicule apperances as a great actor, are so consistent...” read more