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W.C. Fields and Me

Where:

🇲🇽 Mexico California New York

When:

The 1930s The 1940s

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. While 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.

Released in 1976 — 111 minutes

Genre:

Drama

Language:

English