W.C. Fields and Me

The story

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 & crew

Rod SteigerW. C. Fields

Valerie PerrineCarlotta Monti

John MarleyHarry Bannerman, Studio Head

Jack Cassidy

Jack CassidyJohn Barrymore

Bernadette PetersMelody

Dana ElcarDockstedter

Paul StewartFlorenz Ziegfeld

Billy BartyLudwig

Allan ArbusGregory LaCava

Milt KamenDave Chasen

Louis ZorichGene Fowler

Andrew ParksClaude Fields