Kathleen Howard: Figaro, Fashion and Foil to Fields
Comedy fans know and love Kathleen Howard (1884-1956) from her role as W.C. Fields' shrewish wife in three of his best comedy features: It's a Gift (1934), You're Telling Me (1934), and Man on the Flying Trapeze (1935). Her background will surprise no one familiar with Howard's posh, affected personality. She was an opera singer! Originally […]