W.C. Fields and Me
31/03/1976
2h



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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.
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
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