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