W.C. Fields and Me

Overview

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.

Release Date

31 March 1976

111 minutes

Director

Main Cast

W. C. Fields
Carlotta Monti
Harry Bannerman, Studio Head
John Barrymore
Dockstedter
Florenz Ziegfeld
Gregory LaCava
Dave Chasen
Gene Fowler
Claude Fields