Words and Music (1948)
3.4 of 5 from 45 ratings
2h 1min
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- Synopsis:
- Encomium to Larry Hart (Mickey Rooney) - (1895-1943), seen through the fictive eyes of his song-writing partner, Richard Rodgers (Tom Drake) - (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 (Betty Garrett), his unhappiness, and Richard's successful wooing of Dorothy Feiner (Janet Leigh).
- Actors:
- Mickey Rooney, Tom Drake, June Allyson, Perry Como, Judy Garland, Lena Horne, Gene Kelly, Ann Sothern, Cyd Charisse, Betty Garrett, Janet Leigh, Marshall Thompson, Mel Tormé, Vera-Ellen, Jeanette Nolan, Richard Quine, Clinton Sundberg, Dee Turnell, Harry Antrim, Ilka Grüning
- Directors:
- Norman Taurog
- Producers:
- Arthur Freed
- Writers:
- Guy Bolton, Ben Feiner Jr., Fred F. Finklehoffe, Jean Holloway
- Genres:
- Classics, Comedy, Drama, Music & Musicals
- Collections:
- A Brief History of Singer Biopics
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