W.C. Fields and Me
movie
Even a man who hates children and dogs has to love someone.
Released March 31, 1976
Genres:
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.
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
Paul Stewart
as
Florenz Ziegfeld
Billy Barty
as
Ludwig
Allan Arbus
as
Gregory LaCava
Milt Kamen
as
Dave Chasen
Louis Zorich
as
Gene Fowler
Andrew Parks
as
Claude Fields
Crew
Arthur Hiller
as
Director
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Bob Merrill
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Screenplay
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Bill Jobe
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Costume Design
Edith Head
as
Costume Design
Henry Mancini
as
Original Music Composer
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Connie Nichols
as
Hairstylist
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Albert Whitlock
as
Special Effects Technician
Carlotta Monti
as
Book
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Jay Weston
as
Producer
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Earl C. Williman
as
Lighting Technician
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Wayne Fitzgerald
as
Title Designer
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Cy Rice
as
Book