Drama · United States of America · 1976 · 1h 51m

W.C. Fields and Me

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Director
Arthur Hiller
Cast
Rod Steiger as W. C. Fields Valerie Perrine as Carlotta Monti John Marley as Harry Bannerman, Studio Head Jack Cassidy as John Barrymore Bernadette Peters as Melody Dana Elcar as Dockstedter
Crew
David M. Walsh — Director of Photography John C. Howard — Editor Henry Mancini — Original Music Composer Bob Merrill — Screenplay Jay Weston — Producer Robert F. Boyle — Production Design
Tagline

Even a man who hates children and dogs has to love someone.

Synopsis

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.

Mood & Themes
comedianbiography1920sactor
Key Collaborators
Arthur Hiller Director David M. Walsh Director of Photography John C. Howard Editor Henry Mancini Original Music Composer Bob Merrill Screenplay Jay Weston Producer Robert F. Boyle Production Design Bill Jobe Costume Design Edith Head Costume Design
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