Words and Music (1948)

Drama
Music

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.

Cast

Richard Rodgers
Lorenz Hart
Alisande La Carteloise
Judy Garland
Lena Horne
Gene Kelly
Vera-Ellen
Mel Tormé
Dee Turnell
James Fernby Kelly
Dr. Rogers
Dorothy Feiner
Mrs. Rogers
Mr. Feiner
One of the Blackburn Twins
One of the Blackburn Twins
Dick Haymes
Showgirl (uncredited)
Hollywood Realtor (uncredited)
Specialty Dancer (uncredited)
Italian Waiter (uncredited)
Showgirl (uncredited)
Herbert Fields
Minor Role (uncredited)
Producer (uncredited)
Backstage Well-Wisher (uncredited)
Singer in Garrick Gaeities
Cabbie (uncredited)
Peggy Lorgan McNeil
Joyce Harmon
Eddie Lorrison Anders
Margo Grant
Ben Feiner Jr.

Crew

Director of Photography
Director of Photography
Costume Design
Costume Design
Lyricist
Original Music Composer