W.C. Fields started his film career during the silent era. His 1934 film, "It's a Gift," was among those included in the 2010 National Film Registry. Credit: Library of Congress
- W.C. Fields started his film career during the silent era. His 1934 film, "It's a Gift," was among those included in the 2010 National Film Registry.
- Adolphe Menjou (right), one of the stars of "The Front Page" (1931), was a major star during the silent era. The film also features one-time silent film star Mary Brian.
- David Kiehn (left) speaks with recent Academy Award winning film historian Kevin Brownlow at the July, 2010 San Francisco Silent Film Festival.
- The efforts of Fremont film historian David Kiehn were recognized by the Library of Congress.
- The popularity and influence of W.C. Fields continues with each succeeding generation, distinguishing him as one of the greatest American comedians of the 20th century.
- The film was restored by the George Eastman House and has found renewed popularity with repertory and film-festival audiences.
- "The Front Page" is an early sound film that demonstrates the rapid progress achieved by Hollywood filmmakers with the coming of sound.
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We are so proud and happy for our grandfather, W.C. Fields and this deserved tribute from the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress. The citation from the Library of Congress 2010, reads in part: “It’s a Gift (1934) The popularity and influence of W.C. Fields continues with each succeeding generation, distinguishing him as one of the greatest American comedians of the 20th century.”
Do enjoy and share the Official W.C. Fields Web site www.wcfields.com for latest news, rare family photos, and much more.
Dr. Harriet A. Fields (granddaughter)
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