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W.C. Fields and Me

Even a man who hates children and dogs has to love someone.

8.2 average rating
8.2
English / 111 MIN. / 1976

The Genres

The Synopsis

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.

The Cast

Rod SteigerValerie PerrineJohn MarleyJack CassidyBernadette PetersDana ElcarPaul StewartBilly BartyAllan ArbusMilt KamenLouis ZorichAndrew ParksLinda PurlKenneth TobeyLeoda RichardsGeorge LorosPaul ManteeHank Rolike

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