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.
W. C. Fields
Carlotta Monti
Harry Bannerman, Studio Head
John Barrymore
Melody
Dockstedter
Florenz Ziegfeld
Ludwig
Gregory LaCava
Dave Chasen
Gene Fowler
Claude Fields
Ingenue
Parker
Lady in Theatre Audience
Schmidt
Edward
Leon
Director
Screenplay
Costume Design
Costume Design
Original Music Composer
Hairstylist
Special Effects Technician
Book
Producer
Lighting Technician
Title Designer
Book
Set Decoration
Unit Production Manager
Electrician
Sound Mixer
Stunts
Makeup Designer
Editor
Set Costumer
Special Effects
Script Supervisor
Second Assistant Director
Cinematography
Production Design
First Assistant Director
Sound Mixer