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.

Main Cast

Rod Steiger

W. C. Fields

Age : N/A | Popularity : 70%

Valerie Perrine

Carlotta Monti

Age : N/A | Popularity : 70%

John Marley

Harry Bannerman, Studio Head

Age : N/A | Popularity : 13%

Jack Cassidy

John Barrymore

Age : 49 | Popularity : 32%

Bernadette Peters

Melody

Age : N/A | Popularity : 48%

Dana Elcar

Dockstedter

Age : N/A | Popularity : 3%

Paul Stewart

Florenz Ziegfeld

Age : 77 | Popularity : 47%

Billy Barty

Ludwig

Age : N/A | Popularity : 16%

Crew

Department	Role	Name
Directing	Director	Arthur Hiller
	Script Supervisor	Dolores Rubin
	Second Assistant Director	Gary Daigler
	First Assistant Director	Frederic W. Brost
Costume & Make-Up	Costume Design	Bill Jobe Edith Head
	Hairstylist	Connie Nichols
	Makeup Designer	Stan Winston
	Set Costumer	Mary Lou Reinbold
Writing	Screenplay	Bob Merrill
	Book	Cy Rice Carlotta Monti
Sound	Original Music Composer	Henry Mancini
	Sound Mixer	Robert L. Hoyt John K. Kean
Art	Production Design	Robert F. Boyle
	Set Decoration	Arthur Jeph Parker
	Title Designer	Wayne Fitzgerald
Production	Producer	Jay Weston
	Unit Production Manager	Peter V. Herald
Editing	Editor	John C. Howard
Crew	Stunts	Larry Holt
	Special Effects Technician	Albert Whitlock
	Cinematography	David M. Walsh
	Special Effects	Stan Winston
Lighting	Electrician	Chris Strong
	Lighting Technician	Earl C. Williman
Department	Role	Name

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