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Cast
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Rod Steiger | As: W. C. Fields |
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Valerie Perrine | As: Carlotta Monti |
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John Marley | As: Harry Bannerman, Studio Head |
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Jack Cassidy | As: John Barrymore |
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Bernadette Peters | As: Melody |
Storyline
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.
| Tagline: | Even a man who hates children and dogs has to love someone. |
| Certification: | PG |
Cast
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Rod Steiger |
W. C. Fields |
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Valerie Perrine |
Carlotta Monti |
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John Marley |
Harry Bannerman, Studio Head |
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Jack Cassidy |
John Barrymore |
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Bernadette Peters |
Melody |
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Dana Elcar |
Dockstedter |
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Paul Stewart |
Florenz Ziegfeld |
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Billy Barty |
Ludwig |
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Allan Arbus |
Gregory LaCava |
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Milt Kamen |
Dave Chasen |
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Louis Zorich |
Gene Fowler |
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Andrew Parks |
Claude Fields |
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Linda Purl |
Ingenue |
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Kenneth Tobey |
Parker |
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Leoda Richards |
Lady in Theatre Audience |
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George Loros |
Schmidt |
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Paul Mantee |
Edward |
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Hank Rolike |
Leon |
Directed By
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Arthur Hiller |
Director |
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Frederic W. Brost |
First Assistant Director |
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Gary Daigler |
Second Assistant Director |
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Dolores Rubin |
Script Supervisor |
Writing Credits
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Bob Merrill |
Screenplay |
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Carlotta Monti |
Book |
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Cy Rice |
Book |
Production Crew
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Jay Weston |
Producer |
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Peter V. Herald |
Unit Production Manager |
Edited By
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John C. Howard |
Editor |
Costume and Makeup
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Edith Head |
Costume Design |
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Bill Jobe |
Costume Design |
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Connie Nichols |
Hairstylist |
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Stan Winston |
Makeup Designer |
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Mary Lou Reinbold |
Set Costumer |
Sound
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Henry Mancini |
Original Music Composer |
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Robert L. Hoyt |
Sound Mixer |
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John K. Kean |
Sound Mixer |
Visual Effects
Camera
Lighting
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Chris Strong |
Electrician |
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Earl C. Williman |
Lighting Technician |
Art Department
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Robert F. Boyle |
Production Design |
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Arthur Jeph Parker |
Set Decoration |
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Wayne Fitzgerald |
Title Designer |
Other Crew
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David M. Walsh |
Cinematography |
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Stan Winston |
Special Effects |
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Larry Holt |
Stunts |
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Albert Whitlock |
Special Effects Technician |
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