
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.

Rod Steiger
W. C. Fields

Valerie Perrine
Carlotta Monti

John Marley
Harry Bannerman, Studio Head

Jack Cassidy


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March 31, 1976
1h 51m
8.2
Arthur Hiller
Bob Merrill
6


Universal Pictures
US
John Barrymore

Bernadette Peters
Melody

Dana Elcar
Dockstedter

Paul Stewart
Florenz Ziegfeld

Billy Barty
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Allan Arbus
Gregory LaCava

Milt Kamen
Dave Chasen
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