Question 1

Which real-life mistress of W.C. Fields appears as Mr Wolfinger's secretary?

Accepted Answer

Carlotta Monti, who in real life was the mistress of W.C. Fields, plays Mr Wolfinger's secretary.

Question 2

Why is this film notable in W.C. Fields' directing career?

Accepted Answer

It is the only film on which Fields technically worked as his own director, taking over after Clyde Bruckman quit due to alcoholism.

Question 3

What catastrophic event derails Ambrose Wolfinger's day?

Accepted Answer

He takes off from work to go to a wrestling match, which leads to catastrophic consequences.

Question 4

Which actor plays the henpecked protagonist Ambrose Wolfinger?

Accepted Answer

W.C. Fields plays Ambrose Wolfinger.

Question 5

When was this film's earliest documented telecast?

Accepted Answer

Its earliest documented telecast took place in Seattle on Monday 13 April 1959 on KIRO (Channel 7).

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