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. 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.
Directed by
Arthur Hiller
Rod Steiger
W. C. Fields
Billy Barty
Ludwig
Linda Purl
Ingenue
Valerie Perrine
Carlotta Monti
Kenneth Tobey
Parker
Bernadette Peters
Melody
Dana Elcar
Dockstedter
Paul Mantee
Edward
John Marley
Harry Bannerman, Studio Head
Paul Stewart
Florenz Ziegfeld
Allan Arbus
Gregory LaCava
Louis Zorich
Gene Fowler
Leoda Richards
Lady in Theatre Audience
Andrew Parks
Claude Fields
Milt Kamen
Dave Chasen
Hank Rolike
Leon
George Loros
Schmidt
Carlotta Monti
Jack Cassidy
John Barrymore

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