W. C. Fields Autographs, Memorabilia & Collectibles
W. C. FIELDS
Born: January 29, 1880 in Darby, Pennsylvania
Died: December 25, 1946 in Pasadena, California
Died: December 25, 1946 in Pasadena, California
W.C. Fields (1879-1946) began entertaining as an amusement park juggler at the age of fourteen. He was a vaudeville headliner before he was twenty and toured Europe in 1901, giving a command performance at Buckingham Palace. His Broadway debut in The Ham Tree (1905) was followed by appearances in the Ziegfeld Follies (1915-1921) and in George White's Scandals (1933). Fields starred in Poppy on Broadway (1923) and the next year made his first film, Janice Meredith (1924). Fields' style, verbal rather than visual, and irascible con-man philosophy made him a favorite, especially with the advent of sound, where his raspy voice provided the final touch to his comedy. He starred in movies including My Little Chickadee (1940) and Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (1941). Fields' mistress from 1932 until his death was starlet Carlotta Monti, who often performed under the name of Carlotta Douglas, as shown here. Her tell-all memoir, W. C. Fields and Me, was the basis for the 1976 film. Fields was never divorced from his wife, Harriet "Hattie" Hughes, though they were permanently separated in 1904. Consequently, Monti was passed over in the settlement of Fields' estate. Fields often referred to himself ironically as "The Great Man", and his character is called that in a later film, Never Give a Sucker an Even Break (1941).
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W.C. FIELDS and CONSTANCE BENNETT W. C. Fields and Constance Bennett sign an album leaf. Signatures: "W.C. Fields" in pencil and, on verso, "Constance Bennett", 5¾x4¼ album leaf. Red-nosed, gravel-voiced, bottle-hitting American comedian W.C.Sale Price $315.00
$350.00
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W. C. FIELDS and HUGH HERBERTSignatures on opposite sides of an album leaf, with newspaper photos attached by each Signatures: "W. C. Fields", 4¾x4¼ album leaf. Newspaper photo of fields (b/w, ¾x1) affixed at upper left. Also signed on verso: "Hugh Herbert".Sale Price $405.00
$450.00
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W. C. FIELDS Signing as "The great man/Continental Claude", he pens a letter to his mistress Carlotta in New York Autograph Letter signed: "The great man/Continental Claude", 1p, 8½x10¼. On lightweight airmail paper. No place, no date, but with original envelope postmarked Los Angeles, Hollywood, December 27, 1939.Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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W.C. FIELDS. ALS: "Willie", 2p, separate sheets, 8½x11. Bel Air, Cal., Sunday (October 15, 1939). Original envelope addressed by Fields to: "Miss Jane Fowler/National Park College/Forest Glen/Maryland". Lightly creased. Fine condition. Jane Fowler was the daughter of his friend, Gene Fowler.Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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Three-page autograph letter to his mistress Carlotta Monti, signed by Fields as "Continental Claude", calling Hitler "full of mierda" and confiding, "like the three monkeys I see nothing, know nothing, and won't drink anything 'cept Beer."Sale Price $1,870.00
$2,200.00
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Letter to his mistress Carlotta, lambasting New York weather, music lovers, and his latest movie, which he calls "an abortion." Fields signs ironically as "The Great Man." A vivid example of Fields' view of the world!Sale Price $4,080.00
$4,800.00
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W. C. FIELDS Handwritten letter to his mistress Carlotta Monti, signed as "The Great Man". Monti is not spared Fields' caustic wit: "You say your voice has improved ... Thank Christ you never took up the cornet." Autograph Letter signed: "The Great Man", 2 pages (integral leaf), 8½x11. No place, 1939 January 11.Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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W. C. FIELDS Inscribed and signed oversize photo (11x14) Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Mrs Arthur 'Vivian'/Daniels with/sincere appreciation/and best wishes/Bill Fields". B/w, 11x14. Photo by Hal Phyfe (imprint at lower left, stamp on verso).Sale Price $3,230.00
$3,800.00
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W.C. FIELDS. Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Good Earth Bob. Best wishes W.C. Fields" on cane. B/w, 8x10. Circa 1930s. Red-nosed, gravel-voiced, bottle-hitting American comedian W.C. Fields (1880-1946), born William Claude Dukenfield, began his film career in silents.Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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W. C. FIELDS Inscribed and signed 8x10 photo, holding a Panama hat, framed in the Gallery of History style to 13x21 Vintage Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Dan with/best wishes/W. C. Fields". B/w, 8x10. W. C. Fields (1879-1946) began entertaining as an amusement park juggler at the age of fourteen.Sale Price $2,040.00
$2,400.00
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W. C. FIELDS Vintage black and white 11x14 publicity photograph of W. C. Fields in a suit and tie. Vintage Photograph inscribed and signed: "To Travis Martin/Best wishes and/appreciation from/his friend/Bill Fields". B/w, 11x14. Photo by Hal Phyfe (imprint at lower left). W.C.Sale Price $2,380.00
$2,800.00
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11x14 sepia photo of Fields in the stage version of his skit, "The Caledonian Express," signed and inscribed to author and publisher Arthur Samuels. Field's inscription includes one of his famous lines from the stage and screen skit: "You'll ha to git oot/o' the compartment."Sale Price $4,420.00
$5,200.00
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W.C. FIELDS. Early Photo Mount inscribed and signed: "To Mr. & Mrs. Jenekins/Best wishes/W.C. Fields". Sepia, 6x8 overall, oval image 31/2x5, (two surfaces). Signed on photograph. Embossed photographer's imprint: "Warwick Brookes/350 Oxford Rd./Manchester".Sale Price $2,380.00
$2,800.00
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W. C. FIELDS $300 rent check made out to "Mr. or Mrs. Harry Hughes" and signed by W. C. Fields in 1936 Check signed "W. C. Fields" in blue ink. 8¼x3 with perforated top edge. Feb. 13, 1936. Check no. 1495 for $300, made out to "Mr. or Mrs.Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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W.C. FIELDS. Check signed: "W.C. Fields", 8¼x3. Los Angeles, California, 1936 February 19. Check No. 1515, drawn on Fields' account at Security-First National Bank of Los Angeles, Hollywood & Cahuenga Branch, payable to Bob Howard for $75.Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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W.C. FIELDS Check filled out and signed by the legendary comedian in 1925. Check filled out and signed: "W.C. Fields", 6½x2¾. New York City, 1925 September 19. Not numbered. Drawn on the Harriman National Bank, payable to "Cash" for $300. Endorsed on verso: "Linelle Blackburn".Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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W. C. FIELDS Signed personal check for $124.02, made out to Hollywood Liquor Shop. Now that's some liquor bill for 1934! Check signed: "W. C. Fields". Matted to 11x14 overall, 8x2¾ opening for check, b/w 5x7 photo, 5x1 engraved plaque - 4 surfaces. Los Angeles, California, 1934 October 6. Check.Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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W. C. FIELDSHe pays $2,373.40 for two life insurance policies. Check signed: "W. C. Fields", 8¼x3. New York, N.Y., 1932 October 25. Check #49, drawn on The Harriman National Bank and Trust Co., payable to Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company for $2,373.40.Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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W. C. FIELDS. Partly Printed Check signed: "W. C. Fields", 6½x2¾. New York, N.Y., 1938 December 13. Drawn on the Fifth Avenue Office of Guarantee Trust Company of New York, payable to Mabel Roach for $100. Endorsed: "Mabel Roach" on verso.Sale Price $1,530.00
$1,800.00
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W. C. FIELDS Very youthful 4½x6½ image in bow tie and stiff collar Photograph signed: "W. C. Fields" B/w, 4½x6½. W. C. Fields (1879-1946) began entertaining as an amusement park juggler at the age of fourteen.Sale Price $2,465.00
$2,900.00
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W. C. FIELDS Signed 5x6 photo, shown in profile, doffing his hat Photograph signed: "best wishes always/Bill Fields". B/w, 5x5¾. Red-nosed, gravel-voiced, bottle-hitting American comedian W.C. Fields (1880-1946), born William Claude Dukenfield, began his film career in silents.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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W.C. FIELDS 8x10 photo wearing his stovepipe hat, signed in a giant telegram form he is holding Photograph signed: "Love and Kisses/Bill Fields". B/w, 8x10. Red-nosed, gravel-voiced, bottle-hitting American comedian W.C. Fields (1880-1946) began his film career in silents.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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W. C. FIELDS Small black and white vintage publicity photograph of W. C. Fields. Vintage Photograph signed: "Sincerely/W. C. Fields". B/w, 5½x7. W. C. Fields (1879-1946) began entertaining as an amusement park juggler at the age of fourteen.Sale Price $1,700.00
$2,000.00
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W.C. FIELDS Signed 5½x7½ of Fields seated at the piano, looking over his shoulder Photograph signed: "W.C. Fields". B/w, 5½x7½. Typed caption on verso: (Words are missing because the photo has been trimmed down in size, cutting off part of the caption.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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W.C. FIELDS Signed 10x8 sepia photo of Fields with the cast of the 1934 film Six of a Kind Photograph signed: "Love and Kisses/Bill Fields". Sepia, 10x8. Cast photo from the 1934 film, Six of a Kind, directed by Leo McCarey. Pictured are Charlie Ruggles (as J.Sale Price $1,700.00
$2,000.00
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W. C. FIELDS He gives a stern stare in this 3½x5½ signed photo Photograph signed: " W.C. Fields ". B/w with green hue, 3½x5½. Red-nosed, gravel-voiced, bottle-hitting American comedian W.C. Fields (1880-1946), born William Claude Dukenfield, began his film career in silents.Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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W. C. FIELDSThe comedian whose career spanned across the silent film era into soundies signed this black and white photograph that's framed Photograph Signed: “Yrs Truly/ W. C. Fields”. B/w. 9x7 visible. W. C.Sale Price $1,190.00
$1,400.00
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W. C. FIELDS The hard-hitting comedian signs a homemade Easter card Christmas/Holiday card signed: " Easter/Greetings/W.C. Fields ". 3½x5½ card. Red-nosed, gravel-voiced, bottle-hitting American comedian W.C. Fields (1880-1946), born William Claude Dukenfield, began his film career in silents.Sale Price $1,020.00
$1,200.00
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W. C. FIELDS Sentimental Christmas card, uncharacteristic of the Fields we remember, sent early in his career Christmas Card signed: "To/Wayne,/W. C. Fields" in ink, 5½x3½.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
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W. C. FIELDS Home-made Christmas card to his mistress, Carlotta Monti, with two candid photos affixed Christmas Card signed: "Dear Carmen, I wish you a merry Xmas/and a happy New Year and a/good old-fashioned hug./Sincerely/W. C. Fields", 12x9¼ open flat.Sale Price $1,360.00
$1,600.00
