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.
as W. C. Fields
as Carlotta Monti
as Harry Bannerman, Studio Head
as John Barrymore
as Melody
as Dockstedter
as Florenz Ziegfeld
as Ludwig
as Gregory LaCava
as Dave Chasen
as Gene Fowler
as Claude Fields
as Ingenue
as Parker
as Lady in Theatre Audience
as Schmidt
as Edward
as Leon
