W.C. Fields and Me
“Even a man who hates children and dogs has to love someone.”
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.
Top Cast
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Rod Steiger
W. C. Fields
Valerie Perrine
Carlotta Monti
John Marley
Harry Bannerman, Studio Head
Jack Cassidy
John Barrymore
Bernadette Peters
Melody
Dana Elcar
Dockstedter
Paul Stewart
Florenz Ziegfeld
Billy Barty
Ludwig
Allan Arbus
Gregory LaCava
Milt Kamen
Dave Chasen
Louis Zorich
Gene Fowler
Andrew Parks
Claude Fields
Linda Purl
Ingenue
Kenneth Tobey
Parker
Leoda Richards
Lady in Theatre Audience
George Loros
Schmidt
Paul Mantee
Edward
Hank Rolike
Leon
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 31, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Arthur Hiller
- Screenplay & Story
- Bob Merrill
- Original Score
- Henry Mancini
- Original Title
- W.C. Fields and Me
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arthur Hiller
Bob Merrill, Cy Rice, Carlotta Monti
Henry Mancini
David M. Walsh
John C. Howard
Jay Weston
Department Leadership Roster
Arthur Hiller
Director
Bill Jobe
Costume Design
Bob Merrill
Screenplay
Edith Head
Costume Design
Henry Mancini
Original Music Composer
Robert F. Boyle
Production Design
Jay Weston
Producer
John C. Howard
Editor
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About W.C. Fields and Me
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is W.C. Fields and Me about?
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.
Who directed W.C. Fields and Me?
W.C. Fields and Me was directed by Arthur Hiller.
Who stars in W.C. Fields and Me?
The principal cast of W.C. Fields and Me includes Rod Steiger, Valerie Perrine, John Marley, Jack Cassidy, Bernadette Peters.
When was W.C. Fields and Me released and how long is it?
W.C. Fields and Me was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for W.C. Fields and Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for W.C. Fields and Me was composed by Henry Mancini.
Is W.C. Fields and Me based on a book or true story?
W.C. Fields and Me is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Cy Rice", Book: "Carlotta Monti".
What is the age rating and content advisory for W.C. Fields and Me?
W.C. Fields and Me holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).