CinemaOSMovie · 1976 · 1h 51m · PG

W.C. Fields and Me

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

79%(7)IMDbDrama

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 byArthur Hiller

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
EN
Released
March 31, 1976
Studios
Universal Pictures

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Rod Steiger

Rod Steiger

W. C. Fields

Valerie Perrine

Valerie Perrine

Carlotta Monti

John Marley

John Marley

Harry Bannerman, Studio Head

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

Milt Kamen

Milt Kamen

Dave Chasen

Creative team
Directed by
Arthur Hiller
Arthur Hiller
Written by
Bob Merrill
Produced by
Jay Weston

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