Lot 947
Fields, W. C (1880-1946). Starting out on the vaudeville stage at age 13, Fields was successful on Broadway and in the movies, using dry delivery and perfectly timed gestures to create the persona of a lovable fraud, often worse for drink.
Signed Check ("W.C. Fields"). Partially printed, accomplished in autograph. 5½ x 2½", New York, December 11, 1926. The check is drawn on the Harriman National Bank and made payable to "Cash" in the amount of $250. Fields has signed on the recto, the verso is endorsed by Linelle (?) Blackburn. Punch cancelling, date stamp on recto and one smudge at the left side; and there is a ½" tear at the bank name. Else, in very good to fine condition.
Fields made his first notable motion picture in 1925, Sally of the Sawdust, directed by D. W. Griffith. Our check places him as he is gaining film roles (he made two films in 1926 and three in 1927) and notice for his work on the screen.
Estimated Value $550 - 650.
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