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The Fatal Glass of Beer is a 1933 American pre-Code comedy short film starring W. C. Fields, produced by Mack Sennett, and released theatrically by Paramount Pictures. Written by Fields and directed by Clyde Bruckman, the film is a parody of rugged stage melodramas set in the Yukon.
The Fatal Glass of Beer: Directed by Clyde Bruckman. With W.C. Fields, Rosemary Theby, George Chandler, Richard Cramer. The prodigal son of a Yukon prospector comes home on a night that "ain't fit for man nor beast."
The Fatal Glass of Beer (1933) photos, including production stills, premiere photos and other event photos, publicity photos, behind-the-scenes, and more.
Discover W. C. Fields famous and rare quotes. Share funny quotes by W. C. Fields and quotations about drinking and comedy. "I spent half my money on gambling, alcohol..."
Showing all 24 items. Jump to: Photos (9) Quotes (15) Photos. Quotes. [repeated line] Pa Snavely : And it ain't a fit night out for man or beast. [a gust of wind blows a blast of snow into his face] Ma Snavely : He wants more money and if he don't get it, he'll take our malamutes. Pa Snavely : He won't take old Balto, my lead dog.
W.C. Fields in an excellent print of the public domain short The Fatal Glass Of Beer A proud presentation by The Bill Sprague Collection.
3 mar 2014 · The film’s most famous recurring gag is Fields opening the door to his cabin and declaring “‘T’aint a fit night out for m-a-a-a-a–an nor beast!”, only to be hit in the face by a handful of stage snow. The film is intentionally stage-bound, and some of the laughs are garnered from the very artificiality of the storytelling.
