W.C. Fields and Me

W.C. Fields and Me

31/3/1976 1h 51m 7.8/10

Overview

In 1920s New York City, W. C. Fields is a successful headlining entertainer, but when his girlfriend leaves him and his broker loses his money, Fields begins anew in California. Working at a wax museum, Fields eventually lands a film role that ascends him to stardom. Back in the limelight and palling around with John Barrymore and the like, Fields meets an aspiring actress Carlotta Monti at a party, with whom he forms a rocky relationship.

Director

Arthur Hiller

Top Billed Cast

Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

W. C. Fields

Bernadette Peters

Bernadette Peters

Melody

Valerie Perrine

Valerie Perrine

Carlotta Monti

Dana Elcar

Dana Elcar

Dockstedter

John Marley

John Marley

Harry Bannerman, Studio Head

Jack Cassidy

Jack Cassidy

John Barrymore

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