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W.C. Fields and Me poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 63.0 / 100
1976·Biography / Drama·1h 51m

W.C. FIELDS AND ME

“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.

Above the Line
Arthur Hiller·DirectorBob Merrill·ScreenplayCarlotta Monti·BookDavid M. Walsh·Director of PhotographyHenry Mancini·Original Music ComposerJohn C. Howard·Editor
Cast
Rod Steiger·W. C. FieldsValerie Perrine·Carlotta MontiJohn Marley·Harry Bannerman, Studio HeadJack Cassidy·John BarrymoreBernadette Peters·MelodyDana Elcar·DockstedterPaul Stewart·Florenz ZiegfeldBilly Barty·LudwigAllan Arbus·Gregory LaCavaMilt Kamen·Dave Chasen
Full Crew
(27 credits)
Directing· 4
Arthur Hiller·DirectorFrederic W. Brost·First Assistant DirectorGary Daigler·Second Assistant DirectorDolores Rubin·Script Supervisor
Writing· 3
Bob Merrill·ScreenplayCarlotta Monti·BookCy Rice·Book
Camera· 1
David M. Walsh·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
John C. Howard·Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Henry Mancini·Original Music ComposerRobert L. Hoyt·Sound MixerJohn K. Kean·Sound Mixer
Art & Design· 7
Edith Head·Costume DesignBill Jobe·Costume DesignRobert F. Boyle·Production DesignArthur Jeph Parker·Set DecorationStan Winston·Makeup DesignerMary Lou Reinbold·Set CostumerWayne Fitzgerald·Title Designer
Production· 2
Jay Weston·ProducerPeter V. Herald·Unit Production Manager
Other Departments· 6
Connie Nichols·HairstylistStan Winston·Special EffectsLarry Holt·StuntsAlbert Whitlock·Special Effects TechnicianChris Strong·ElectricianEarl C. Williman·Lighting Technician
By the Numbers
63.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.1
OF 10
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Worldwide Gross
0
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind W.C. Fields and Me's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#821A0E
#FFFFFF
#000000
Mood
Witty, Classic, Romantic
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The poster features a stylized illustration of a man in a top hat and suit, holding a martini glass, against a red background. Below him, partially obscured, is”

biographicalcomedydrama
Key Elements
Top HatMartini Glass
Atmosphere
Warm
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
8/10
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