Movie Description
W.C. Fields and Me
(1976)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Arthur Hiller
- Producer : Jay Weston
- Editor : John C. Howard
- Cast : Rod Steiger,Valerie Perrine,John Marley,Jack Cassidy,Bernadette Peters,Dana Elcar,Paul Stewart,Billy Barty,Allan Arbus,Milt Kamen,Louis Zorich,Andrew Parks,Linda Purl,Kenneth Tobey,Leoda Richards,George Loros,Paul Mantee,Hank Rolike
Cast
W. C. Fields
Carlotta Monti
Harry Bannerman, Studio Head
John Barrymore
Melody
Dockstedter
Florenz Ziegfeld
Ludwig
Gregory LaCava
Dave Chasen
Gene Fowler
Claude Fields
Ingenue
Parker
Lady in Theatre Audience
Schmidt
Edward
Leon
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Facts
Original TitleW.C. Fields and Me
Status Released
Release Information
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1976-03-31
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 51m
Production CompaniesUniversal Pictures
Genres
- Drama
