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A Shallow Dive Into the Life of Bessie Poole, Paramour of W.C. Fields by Trav S.D.

June 25 was the birthday of Bessie Poole (1895-1928). If you were crude and in a hurry you might describe Poole as "W.C. Fields' side piece", but that would be inaccurate for many reasons. Estranged from a wife who refused to grant a divorce, Fields eventually resorted to a long term relationship with this woman, […]

SOURCE: Trav S.D. at 9:06am on June 25, 2024 ☆ ⚑

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