Everson is one of the best and most thoughtful of movie historians, and I recommend his books highly. . . although he was writing from memory without the benefit of video or DVD or easy access to the films, and occasionally you will find a misremembered detail here and there. ( )

My Lee was a fervent W.C. fan. And he could do a dead-on impersonation! This volume was a favorite - a thorough examination of every film, stage act, and short that Fields ever did. He treasured this book. ( )