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.
| Directing | Arthur Hiller | Director |
| Writing | Bob Merrill | Screenplay |
| Costume & Make-Up | Edith Head | Costume Design |
| Costume & Make-Up | Bill Jobe | Costume Design |
| Writing | Carlotta Monti | Book |
| Writing | Cy Rice | Book |
| Production | Jay Weston | Producer |
| Crew | David M. Walsh | Cinematography |
| Editing | John C. Howard | Editor |
| Art | Robert F. Boyle | Production Design |
| Art | Arthur Jeph Parker | Set Decoration |
| Costume & Make-Up | Connie Nichols | Hairstylist |
| Costume & Make-Up | Stan Winston | Makeup Designer |
| Production | Peter V. Herald | Unit Production Manager |
| Directing | Frederic W. Brost | First Assistant Director |
| Directing | Gary Daigler | Second Assistant Director |
| Sound | Robert L. Hoyt | Sound Mixer |
| Sound | John K. Kean | Sound Mixer |
| Crew | Stan Winston | Special Effects |
| Crew | Larry Holt | Stunts |
| Crew | Albert Whitlock | Special Effects Technician |
| Lighting | Chris Strong | Electrician |
| Lighting | Earl C. Williman | Lighting Technician |
| Costume & Make-Up | Mary Lou Reinbold | Set Costumer |
| Directing | Dolores Rubin | Script Supervisor |
| Art | Wayne Fitzgerald | Title Designer |
| Sound | Henry Mancini | Original Music Composer |
