W.C. Fields and Me (1976)

W.C. Fields and Me (1976)

Even a man who hates children and dogs has to love someone. 1976-03-31 United States of America 111 Min. PG-13
7.8 5 votes

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.

Cast

Rod Steiger is W. C. Fields
W. C. Fields
Valerie Perrine is Carlotta Monti
Carlotta Monti
John Marley is Harry Bannerman, Studio Head
Harry Bannerman, Studio Head
Jack Cassidy is John Barrymore
John Barrymore
Dana Elcar is Dockstedter
Dockstedter
Paul Stewart is Florenz Ziegfeld
Florenz Ziegfeld
Billy Barty is Ludwig
Allan Arbus is Gregory LaCava
Gregory LaCava
Milt Kamen is Dave Chasen
Dave Chasen
Louis Zorich is Gene Fowler
Gene Fowler
Andrew Parks is Claude Fields
Claude Fields