W.C. Fields and Me - 1976

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.

111min
1976
PG
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10
IMDB rating6.1/10

Cast

Rod Steiger profile pictureRod SteigerW. C. Fields
Valerie Perrine profile pictureValerie PerrineCarlotta Monti
John Marley profile pictureJohn MarleyStudio Head Bannerman
Jack Cassidy profile pictureJack CassidyJohn Barrymore
Dana Elcar profile pictureDana ElcarDockstedter
Paul Stewart profile picturePaul StewartFlorenz Ziegfeld
Allan Arbus profile pictureAllan ArbusGregory LaCava
Louis Zorich profile pictureLouis ZorichGene Fowler
Andrew Parks profile pictureAndrew ParksClaude Fields
Linda Purl profile pictureLinda PurlIngenue

About W.C. Fields and Me

W.C. Fields and Me 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.

Age Rating: PG
Runtime: 111min

Extra details

Original Title: W.C. Fields and Me
Original Language: English
Directed By: Arthur Hiller
Production Companies
Universal Pictures