W.C. Fields and Me (1976)

Even a man who hates children and dogs has to love someone.

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.

• Release Date: 1976-03-31
• Runtime: 1h 51min
• Director: Arthur Hiller
• Writer: Bob Merrill