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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.
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Cast
- Rod SteigerW. C. Fields
- Valerie PerrineCarlotta Monti
- John MarleyHarry Bannerman, Studio Head
- Jack CassidyJohn Barrymore
- Bernadette PetersMelody
- Dana ElcarDockstedter
- Paul StewartFlorenz Ziegfeld
- Billy BartyLudwig
- Allan ArbusGregory LaCava
- Milt KamenDave Chasen
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- Arthur HillerDirector
- Bob MerrillScreenplay
- David M. WalshDirector of Photography
- Henry ManciniOriginal Music Composer
- John C. HowardEditor
- Jay WestonProducer
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