Words and Music (1948)
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.
Released: Dec 31, 1948
Runtime: 121 minutes
Stars: Tom Drake, Mickey Rooney, Janet Leigh, Marshall Thompson, Betty Garrett, Jeanette Nolan
Crew: Norman Taurog (Director), Fred F. Finklehoffe (Writer), Harry Stradling Sr. (Director of Photography), Charles Rosher (Director of Photography), Arthur Freed (Producer), Guy Bolton (Story)