W.C. Fields and Me (1976)
Even a man who hates children and dogs has to love someone.
1976 · PG · 1h 51m · Drama
Genres: Drama
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.
Director: Arthur Hiller
Writers: Bob Merrill
Music by: Henry Mancini
Cinematography: David M. Walsh
Editor: John C. Howard
Cast
Rod Steiger as W. C. FieldsValerie Perrine as Carlotta MontiJohn Marley as Harry Bannerman, Studio HeadJack Cassidy as John BarrymoreBernadette Peters as MelodyDana Elcar as DockstedterPaul Stewart as Florenz ZiegfeldBilly Barty as LudwigAllan Arbus as Gregory LaCavaMilt Kamen as Dave ChasenLouis Zorich as Gene FowlerAndrew Parks as Claude FieldsMore like this
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