His Lordship's Dilemma facts for kids
His Lordship's Dilemma was a short silent comedy film made in 1915. It was produced by the Gaumont Film Company. The film was distributed by the Mutual Film Corporation.
This movie starred the famous comedian W.C. Fields. He played a character known as a "remittance man." This means his family sent him money from far away, often so he could live abroad. A fun part of the film showed Fields doing his well-known golf routine. The film was directed by William F. Haddock.
About the Cast and Crew
Besides W.C. Fields, other actors appeared in His Lordship's Dilemma. One of them was Bud Ross. He had also worked with Fields in another film called Pool Sharks earlier that same year.
Interestingly, W.C. Fields' own brother, Walter, also appeared in this movie. This was his only known film role. His name is sometimes listed as Walter Dukinfield or Walter Fields. The family's real last name was Dukenfield.
Is the Film Still Around?
Sadly, His Lordship's Dilemma is a lost film. This means that no known copies of the movie exist today.
