BS: W.C. Fields

Subject: RE: BS: W.C. Fields
From: BrooklynJay
Date: 29 Jul 25 - 12:55 PM

The W.C. Fields quote I posted wasn't actually from a movie, but from a memorable incident that happened around 1934 when he was shooting a film with child actor Baby Leroy. Fields didn't particularly like working with children, particularly Leroy.

Between scenes, he surreptitiously spiked the tot's milk/orange juice bottle (depending on which version you read) with booze. When it became obvious that the child was drunk and could not perform, Fields feigned innocence and uttered the above quote.

Of course, if something like that happened today, Fields would be arrested and slapped with a laundry list of criminal charges.

And the quote about not drinking water - that's a famous one, but I believe he used a more graphic word instead of "make love"!


Jay

Subject: RE: BS: W.C. Fields
From: Beer
Date: 28 Jul 25 - 08:02 AM

Not familiar with the quote Jay. I'm sure you know this one. W.C "Never drink water, fish make love in it". Or something close to this.

Subject: RE: BS: W.C. Fields
From: BrooklynJay
Date: 27 Jul 25 - 07:09 PM

"Walk him around! Walk him around! The kid's no trouper...!"

Ya beat me to it! Glad to know there are other Fields fans out there.

And if you know the circumstances regarding the above quote, then you're really good!


Jay

Subject: RE: BS: W.C. Fields
From: Beer
Date: 27 Jul 25 - 10:46 AM

That's interesting Aetheric.

Subject: RE: BS: W.C. Fields
From: Mr Red
Date: 26 Jul 25 - 10:43 AM

but a No 2 on the ratings chart.

We have similar on a truck called Mobiloo. It is starting a movement?

Subject: RE: BS: W.C. Fields
From: The Sandman
Date: 26 Jul 25 - 04:16 AM

Thats piss poor

Subject: RE: BS: W.C. Fields
From: Aethelric
Date: 26 Jul 25 - 03:59 AM

We have a company in the UK who provide portable toilets for festivals and events. They are called W C in Fields.

Subject: RE: BS: W.C. Fields
From: The Sandman
Date: 23 Jul 25 - 04:20 PM

Thanks

Subject: RE: BS: W.C. Fields
From: Fred
Date: 23 Jul 25 - 08:38 AM

LOL!

Very comical.

-F

Subject: RE: BS: W.C. Fields
From: Beer
Date: 23 Jul 25 - 08:10 AM

WOW !! Maeve, I don't know how you did it but that was great. I also watched a few others that followed and got a good laugh from them as well.
Adrien

Subject: RE: BS: W.C. Fields
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 21 Jul 25 - 12:49 PM

Nailed it on the first try, maeve!

Subject: RE: BS: W.C. Fields
From: maeve
Date: 21 Jul 25 - 11:43 AM

Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch

Subject: BS: W.C. Fields
From: Beer
Date: 21 Jul 25 - 09:42 AM

A number of years ago a friend before his passing told me of a short video about W.C. Fields trying to pass through a barb wire fence. He said it was hilarious watching him trying to get through and the antics he would come up with. Getting hocked up of course and the things he did with his hat. I have never been able to find it. What better place to ask but here.
Adrien