critiques the film as an "auspicious debut", with Fields' routines and pacing already finely honed. It was one of two short films Fields made for a company called Gaumont, distributed by Mutual. He and Ross made another short around the same time, His Lordship's Dilemma. References The Films of W.C. Fields, by Donald Deschner, The Citadel Press, New York, 1966. The Art of W.C. Fields, by William K. Everson, Bonanza Books, New York, 1967. External links Pool Sharks on YouTube Pool Sharks, with soundtrack on YouTube 1915 films American silent short films American black-and-white films 1910s romantic comedy films 1910s sports comedy films Cue sports films American films with live action and animation 1910s stop-motion animated films Films directed by Edwin Middleton Films with screenplays by W. C. Fields American sports comedy films 1915 animated films 1915 short films 1915 comedy films Articles containing video clips Films shot in New York City 1910s American films Silent American comedy films Silent sports comedy films