Pool Sharks
Sep 19 1915
•0h 10m
•Comedy
Two romantic rivals play a game of pool for the hand of their lady love. W.C. Field's debut film.
Cast
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W.C. Fields
Marian West
Larry Westford
Pool Adversary
Bud Ross
Primary Pool Adversary
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