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. While 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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W.C. Fields and Me Cast
| Name |
Character |
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Dana Elcar
He was 48, 77 years old when he died
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as Dockstedter |
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Allan Arbus
He was 58, 95 years old when he died
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as Gregory LaCava |
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Paul Stewart
He was 16, 26 years old when he died
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as Florenz Ziegfeld |
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Bernadette Peters
She was 28, now 76 years old
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as Melody |
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Jack Cassidy
He was 49, 49 years old when he died
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as John Barrymore |
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John Marley
He was 68, 76 years old when he died
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as Bannerman |
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Rod Steiger
He was 50, 77 years old when he died
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as W.C. Fields |
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Andrew Parks
He was 25, now 73 years old
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as Claude Fields |
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Kenneth Tobey
He was 59, 85 years old when he died
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as Parker |
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Milt Kamen
He was 55, 55 years old when he died
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as Dave Chasen |
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Billy Barty
He was 51, 76 years old when he died
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as Ludwig |
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Louis Zorich
He was 52, 93 years old when he died
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as Gene Fowler |
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Valerie Perrine
She was 32, now 81 years old
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as Carlotta Monti |
W.C. Fields and Me Crew
| Name |
Department |
|
Bill Jobe as Costume Design. |
Costume & Make-Up |
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Arthur Hiller as Director. He was 52 (92) years old when He died
|
Directing |
