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W.C. Fields and Me (1976)

PG ★ 7.8/10 111 min Drama United States English
Director: Arthur Hiller
Screenplay by: Bob Merrill
Books: Carlotta Monti, Cy Rice
Streaming: Not available
Even a man who hates children and dogs has to love someone.

Description

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.

Top Cast

Rod Steiger
Rod Steiger W. C. Fields
Valerie Perrine
Valerie Perrine Carlotta Monti
John Marley
John Marley Harry Bannerman, Studio Head
Jack Cassidy
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

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