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W. C. Fields and Me is a 1976 American biographical film directed by Arthur Hiller and starring Rod Steiger and Valerie Perrine. The screenplay by Bob Merrill is based on a memoir by Carlotta Monti, mistress of actor W. C. Fields during the last 14 years of his life. The film was released by Universal Pictures .
W.C. Fields and Me: Directed by Arthur Hiller. With Rod Steiger, Valerie Perrine, John Marley, Jack Cassidy. One of comedies true originals - the master of wit and good, mean fun, the curmudgeonly, and very original, the legendary W.C. Fields' is wonderfully portrayed by Rod Steiger in this off-beat biopic.
This heartbreaking, revealing film is based on the book detailing Carlotta Monti's stormy relationship with the irascible comedic genius W.C. Fields.
It appeared in several period Los Angeles-area films, but "W.C. Fields and Me" shows it off to best advantage. In a happy twist of fate, in 2001 it was refitted with its historic steel wheels and electric traction motors and controls to operate on a new rail line serving San Pedro, California.
In 1920s New York City, W.C. Fields (Rod Steiger) is a successful headlining entertainer, but when his girlfriend (Bernadette Peters) leaves him and his broker loses his money, Fields begins...
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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.
Jun 30, 1976 · To the world he was a beloved, curmudgeonly funnyman, but behind the cameras he was someone very different. Get a glimpse of the real W.C. Fields in this dramatization of the longtime romance between the iconic comedian (Rod Steiger) and his mistress, Carlotta Monti (Valerie Perrine).