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.
Cast
- Rod Steiger as W. C. Fields
- Valerie Perrine as Carlotta Monti
- John Marley as Harry Bannerman, Studio Head
- Jack Cassidy as John Barrymore
- Bernadette Peters as Melody
- Dana Elcar as Dockstedter
- Paul Stewart as Florenz Ziegfeld
- Billy Barty as Ludwig
- Allan Arbus as Gregory LaCava
- Milt Kamen as Dave Chasen