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First prize was a week in Philadelphia. Second prize was two weeks.
W. C. Fields
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W. C. Fields
Age: 66 †
Born: 1880
Born: January 29
Died: 1946
Died: December 25
Actor
Cabaret Artist
Circus Performer
Comedian
Film Actor
Film Director
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
WC Fields
William Claude Dukenfield
W.C. Fields
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