W.C. Fields and Me poster

W.C. Fields and Me

1976 • 1h51m Drama

Rating

7.8/10

Popularity

1

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.

Details

Director

Arthur Hiller

Screenplay

Bob Merrill

Cast

Rod Steiger

Valerie Perrine

John Marley

Release date

3/31/1976

Status

Released

Origin country

US

Vote count

5