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W. C. Fields
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American comedian, actor, juggler and writer (1880–1946)

Also known as: W.C. Fields, William Claude Dukenfield, William Claude Fields, W・C・フィールズ, W. C. 필즈, W·C·菲爾茲

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Known works

  • W. C. Fields by Himself
  • W.C. Fields on radio
  • History of education, considered chiefly in its development in the Western World
  • Jean Garnier, librarian
  • Some principles of education