CinemaOSMovie · 1948 · 2h 1m · NR
Words and Music

The BIGGEST musical!

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Encomium to Larry Hart (1895-1943), seen through the fictive eyes of his song-writing partner, Richard Rodgers (1902-1979): from their first meeting, through lean years and their breakthrough, to their successes on Broadway, London, and Hollywood. We see the fruits of Hart and Rodgers' collaboration - elaborately staged numbers from their plays, characters' visits to night clubs, and impromptu performances at parties. We also see Larry's scattered approach to life, his failed love with Peggy McNeil, his unhappiness, and Richard's successful wooing of Dorothy Feiner.

Directed byNorman Taurog

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 1m
Language
EN
Released
December 31, 1948
Studios
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

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Words and Music (1948) Trailer

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
Tom Drake

Tom Drake

Richard Rodgers

Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

Lorenz Hart

Janet Leigh

Janet Leigh

Dorothy Feiner

Marshall Thompson

Marshall Thompson

Herbert Fields

Betty Garrett

Betty Garrett

Peggy Lorgan McNeil

Jeanette Nolan

Jeanette Nolan

Mrs. Hart

Ann Sothern

Ann Sothern

Joyce Harmon

Perry Como

Perry Como

Eddie Lorrison Anders

Cyd Charisse

Cyd Charisse

Margo Grant

Richard Quine

Richard Quine

Ben Feiner Jr.

Creative team
Directed by
Norman Taurog
Norman Taurog
Written by
Fred F. Finklehoffe
Lorenz Hart
Lorenz Hart
Produced by
Arthur Freed

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