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W.C. Fields and Me

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

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 Cast

  • Rod Steiger

    Rod Steiger

    W. C. Fields

  • Valerie Perrine

    Valerie Perrine

    Carlotta Monti

  • John Marley

    John Marley

    Harry Bannerman, Studio Head

  • Jack Cassidy

    Jack Cassidy

    John Barrymore

  • Bernadette Peters

    Bernadette Peters

    Melody

  • Dana Elcar

    Dana Elcar

    Dockstedter

  • Paul Stewart

    Paul Stewart

    Florenz Ziegfeld

  • Billy Barty

    Billy Barty

    Ludwig

  • Allan Arbus

    Allan Arbus

    Gregory LaCava

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.

Rating

8.2 / 10
6 Reviews
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