The Fatal Glass of Beer

Name: The Fatal Glass of Beer
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1933
Rating: 63.15333333333333
Cast: W.C. Fields, Rosemary Theby, George Chandler, Richard Cramer, Ernie Alexander

1933·Movie

19min

Ratings

63/100

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6.6

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About

The prodigal son of a Yukon prospector comes home on a night that "ain't fit for man nor beast."

DNA

Genres
Mood: RelatableDarkSentimentalTenseHumorous
Themes: Coming Of AgeFamily Bonds
Plot: Redemption ArcFamily ReconciliationReturn Of A Wayward Son
Pacing: Fast-PacedReal-Time
Narrative: FlashbacksReal-Time Narrative
Dialog: Witty BanterColloquial Language
Character Types: OutcastProdigal SonLong-Suffering Father
Humor: WitSituational ComedyCharacter-Based Humor
Time: 1930sYukon Territory
Place: Snowy WildernessRustic Cabin
Cinematic Style: Long TakesBlack And White Cinematography
Costume and Set: Rustic SettingsPeriod-Accurate Costumes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Crew

Directed by:

Clyde Bruckman, Jean Yarbrough

Written by:

W.C. Fields

Produced by:

Mack Sennett

Cast

W.C. Fields

Mr. Snavely

Rosemary Theby

Ma Snavely

George Chandler

Chester Snavely

Richard Cramer

Canadian Mounted Police Officer Posthlewhistle

Jack Cooper

Officer (uncredited)

Gordon Douglas

Student Drinker (uncredited)

George Moran

Indian Chief (uncredited)

Artie Ortego

Indian Chief (uncredited)

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