Man on the Flying Trapeze (1935) | |
| Director(s) | Clyde Bruckman, W.C. Fields (uncredited) |
| Producer(s) | William LeBaron, Adolph Zukor (executive uncredited) |
| Top Genres | Comedy |
| Top Topics | Slapstick |
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Man on the Flying Trapeze (1935) was a Comedy - Black-and-white Film directed by W.C. Fields and Clyde Bruckman and produced by Adolph Zukor and William LeBaron.
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The Man on the Flying Trapeze
By Brandy Dean on Jul 15, 2013 From Pretty Clever FilmsThe Man on the Flying Trapeze is a nice little movie blog from David Inman, focusing on Hollywood classics from the years 1925-1935. We’re sold! And you get exactly what’s advertised at The Man on the Flying Trapeze – reviews, pictorial essays, and examination of Hollywood classics... Read full article
Man on the Flying Trapeze (1935)
By Beatrice on May 10, 2013 From Flickers in TimeMan on the Flying Trapeze Directed by Clyde Bruckman 1935/USA Paramount Pictures First viewing Ambrose Wolfinger: Yes it is, very hard. It’s almost impossible. No trapeze here. ?A day in the life of Ambrose Wolfinger (W.C. Fields)?begins with two singing burglars in his basement. ?We then fo... Read full article
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By David on Nov 4, 2012 From The Man on the Flying Trapeze"Platinum Blonde and the Birth of Cinderella Man" "Ladies They Talk About," or Barbara Stanwyck, Badass "Dance, Fools, Dance" and the MGM Effect Un-Awkward Early Talkie Theatre: "Flight"... Read full article
Previously on The Man on the Flying Trapeze ...
By David on Nov 4, 2012 From The Man on the Flying Trapeze"Platinum Blonde and the Birth of Cinderella Man" "Ladies They Talk About," or Barbara Stanwyck, Badass "Dance, Fools, Dance" and the MGM Effect Un-Awkward Early Talkie Theatre: "Flight"... Read full article
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Ambrose Wolfinger: Oh, yes.
Homicidal maniac in cell: But this is the first one I killed in all my life!
Ambrose Wolfinger: Oh, that's in your favor, yeah.
Homicidal maniac in cell: [Groans]
Ambrose Wolfinger: They have no more case against you than a sheep has against a butcher.
Hope Wolfinger: He stole that ticket out of your pocket. I despise him, Dad. The lazy, good-for-nothing, fat, overfed monkey!
Ambrose Wolfinger: He, uh, he isn't too fat.
Ambrose Wolfinger: My poor mother-in-law died three days ago. I'm attending her funeral this afternoon.
Ambrose's Secretary: Isn't that terrible, Mr. Wolfinger!
Ambrose Wolfinger: Yes, it's terrible. It's awful. Horrible tragedy.
Ambrose's Secretary: It must be hard to lose your mother-in-law.
Ambrose Wolfinger: Yes it is, very hard. It's almost impossible.
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Facts about
This was the last film directed by Clyde Bruckman. Although Bruckman's name appears on the credit, this film was actually directed by W.C. Fields, who took over after Bruckman had to quit early in the shoot due to the effects of his alcoholism. This is the only film on which Fields technically worked as his own director.
Mr Wolfinger's secretary is played by Carlotta Monti, who in real life was the mistress of W.C. Fields.
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