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Still from Pool Sharks — Pool Sharks (1915) — Edwin Middleton

Poster for Pool Sharks

Edwin Middleton

Pool Sharks

English / 1915 / 10m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

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Synopsis

Two romantic rivals play a game of pool for the hand of their lady love. W.C. Field's debut film.

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Additions: November 2020
Position 84
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Short Films by W. C. Fields
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorEdwin Middleton

WriterW.C. Fields

Cast

Larry Westfordas Pool Adversary

Bud Rossas Primary Pool Adversary

Pool Sharks (1915) | Criteria