W.C. Fields and Me (1976)

03/31/1976 (US) • 1h 51m

Drama

Even a man who hates children and dogs has to love someone.

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.

Top Billed Cast

Rod Steiger

W. C. Fields

Valerie Perrine

Carlotta Monti

John Marley

Harry Bannerman, Studio Head

Jack Cassidy

John Barrymore

Dana Elcar

Dockstedter

Paul Stewart

Florenz Ziegfeld

Allan Arbus

Gregory LaCava


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

comedian

biography

1920s

actor

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