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W.C. Fields and Me
Even a man who hates children and dogs has to love someone.
Genres
Drama
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.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
111 min
Release Date
1976-03-31
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
5
Vote Average
7.8
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Rod Steiger
W. C. Fields
Valerie Perrine
Carlotta Monti
John Marley
Harry Bannerman, Studio Head
Jack Cassidy
John Barrymore
Bernadette Peters
Melody
Dana Elcar
Dockstedter
Paul Stewart
Florenz Ziegfeld
Billy Barty
Ludwig
Allan Arbus
Gregory LaCava
Milt Kamen
Dave Chasen
Louis Zorich
Gene Fowler
Andrew Parks
Claude Fields
Linda Purl
Ingenue
Kenneth Tobey
Parker
Leoda Richards
Lady in Theatre Audience
George Loros
Schmidt
Paul Mantee
Edward
Hank Rolike
Leon
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