W.C. Fields and Me

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1976 · 111 min · PG · Drama · TMDB 7.9/10

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.

Directed by Arthur Hiller

Cast

• Rod Steiger — W. C. Fields
• Valerie Perrine — Carlotta Monti
• John Marley — Harry Bannerman, Studio Head
• Jack Cassidy — John Barrymore
• Bernadette Peters — Melody