W.C. Fields and Me
- Released on
- Runtime
- 111 mins
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.
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.
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
Director
- Arthur Hiller
Producers
- Jay Weston
Screenwriter
- Bob Merrill
