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31/03/1976 Drama 1h 51m
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Even a man who hates children and dogs has to love someone.

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.

  1. Arthur Hiller

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Rod Steiger

    W. C. Fields

  2. Valerie Perrine

    Carlotta Monti

  3. John Marley

    Harry Bannerman, Studio Head

  4. Jack Cassidy

    John Barrymore

  5. Bernadette Peters

    Melody

  6. Dana Elcar

    Dockstedter

  7. Paul Stewart

    Florenz Ziegfeld

  8. Billy Barty

    Ludwig

  9. Allan Arbus

    Gregory LaCava

  10. View more

Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
English

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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