Fields created one of the great American comic personas of the first half of the 20th century—a misanthrope who teetered on the edge of buffoonery but never quite fell in, a charming drunk; and a man who hated children, dogs, and women, unless they were the wrong sort of women. Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 photo of the sharply-dressed Fields with his cane over his shoulder, considerately signed and inscribed in fountain pen on the light areas of the photo “To Thomas Louard, with best wishes, W. C. Fields.” Tack hole to each corner, scattered light silvering and a horizontal crease to center of image, otherwise fine condition. PSA/DNA Auction LOA and R&R COA.
