His Lordship's Dilemma is a 1915 silent short comedy film produced by the Gaumont Film Company and distributed by the Mutual Film Corporation. The film stars W.C. Fields as a remittance man, and part of the film includes an adaptation of the comedian's famous golf routine.[1] It was directed by William F. Haddock.
| His Lordship's Dilemma | |
|---|---|
 Advertisement for the film | |
| Directed by | William F. Haddock |
| Written by | Unknown |
| Produced by | Gaumont Film Company |
| Starring | W.C. Fields, Bud Ross, Walter Dukinfield (or Walter Fields) |
| Distributed by | Mutual Film Corporation |
Release date |
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Running time | Unknown |
| Country | United States |
| Language | Silent |
| Budget | Unknown |
| Box office | Unknown |
Supporting players include Bud Ross, who also appeared with Fields in Pool Sharks earlier the same year; and Fields' brother Walter, in his only known film appearance, listed in various sources as Walter Dukinfield or Walter Fields (the family name is usually rendered as Dukenfield).
Preservation status
editHis Lordship's Dilemma is a lost film.
References
edit- ^ Fields, Ronald J. “W.C. Fields: A Life on Film,” pages 15-17. Citadel Press, 1984. ISBN 0-312-85312-2
External links
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