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About
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.
Theatrical
Mar 31, 1976
Director
Writer
Producer
Music
Studio
Universal Pictures
Cast
Full credits →R
Rod Steiger
W. C. Fields
V
Valerie Perrine
Carlotta Monti
J
John Marley
Harry Bannerman, Studio Head
J
Jack Cassidy
John Barrymore
B
Bernadette Peters
Melody
D
Dana Elcar
Dockstedter
P
Paul Stewart
Florenz Ziegfeld
B
Billy Barty
Ludwig
A
Allan Arbus
Gregory LaCava
M
Milt Kamen
Dave Chasen
L
Louis Zorich
Gene Fowler
A
Andrew Parks
Claude Fields
L
Linda Purl
Ingenue
K
Kenneth Tobey
Parker
L
Leoda Richards
Lady in Theatre Audience
G
George Loros
Schmidt
P
Paul Mantee
Edward
H
Hank Rolike
Leon
