Movie·1976·1h 51m
W.C. Fields and Me
Even a man who hates children and dogs has to love someone.
Directed By
Arthur Hiller
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Bob Merrill
Producer
Jay Weston
Cinematography
David M. Walsh
Music
Henry Mancini
Editor
John C. Howard
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
6 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
Cast
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
// crew
Crew
Arthur Hiller
Director
Bob Merrill
Screenplay
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Jay Weston
Producer
John C. Howard
Editor
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
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