WC Fields, His Only Recording

The legendary W.C. Fields was born William Claude Dukenfield in Pennsylvania in 1880. He started his career as a juggler on the vaudeville circuit, then moved into comedy and acting. He is know for his distinctive speech patterns and for his character’s love of alcohol.

Part 1: The Temperance Lecture
Part 2: The Day I Drank A Glass of Water

Does his act still hold up?