Released:
1976-03-31

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.

Director:
Arthur Hiller

Runtime:
1h 51min

Genre:
Drama

• 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