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.

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Cast

Rod Steiger

W. C. Fields

Valerie Perrine

Carlotta Monti

John Marley

Harry Bannerman, Studio Head

Jack Cassidy

John Barrymore

Bernadette Peters

Melody

Dana Elcar

Dockstedter

Paul Stewart

Florenz Ziegfeld

Billy Barty

Ludwig

Allan Arbus

Gregory LaCava

Milt Kamen

Dave Chasen

Louis Zorich

Gene Fowler

Andrew Parks

Claude Fields