W.C. Fields and Me

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

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

Screenplay

Bob Merrill

Music

Henry Mancini

Status

Released

Release date

31/03/1976

Original language

English