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The Fatal Glass of Beer (1933) | Criteria

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The Fatal Glass of Beer

English • 1933 • 19m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Synopsis

The prodigal son of a Yukon prospector comes home on a night that "ain't fit for man nor beast."

Included in
Additions: November 2020
Position 39
Included in
Short Films by W. C. Fields
Position 4
Included in
30 Years of The Film Foundation
Position 26

Credits

Crew

DirectorClyde Bruckman

WriterW.C. Fields

ProducerMack Sennett

Cast

W.C. Fieldsas Mr. Snavely

Rosemary Thebyas Ma Snavely

George Chandleras Chester Snavely

Richard Crameras Canadian Mounted Police Officer Posthlewhistle

Ernie Alexanderas Student Drinker (uncredited)

Jack Cooperas Officer (uncredited)

Gordon Douglasas Student Drinker (uncredited)

Junior Fulleras Student Drinker (uncredited)

Marvin Lobackas Bartender (uncredited)

George Moranas Indian Chief (uncredited)

Artie Ortegoas Indian Chief (uncredited)

Ted Strobackas Student Drinker (uncredited)