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Words and 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.

1948 |2h 1m |  Drama, Music

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Tom Drake

Richard Rodgers

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Mickey Rooney

Lorenz Hart

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Janet Leigh

Dorothy Feiner

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Marshall Thompson

Herbert Fields

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Betty Garrett

Peggy Lorgan McNeil

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Jeanette Nolan

Mrs. Hart

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Ann Sothern

Joyce Harmon

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Perry Como

Eddie Lorrison Anders

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Cyd Charisse

Margo Grant

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June Allyson

Alisande La Carteloise

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Judy Garland

Judy Garland

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Lena Horne

Lena Horne

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Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly

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Vera-Ellen

Vera-Ellen

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Mel Tormé

Mel Tormé

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Clinton Sundberg

Shoe Clerk

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Edward Earle

James Fernby Kelly

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Harry Antrim

Dr. Rogers

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Ilka Grüning

Mrs. Rogers

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Emory Parnell

Mr. Feiner

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Dick Haymes

Dick Haymes

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Dorothy Abbott

Showgirl (uncredited)

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Irving Bacon

Hollywood Realtor (uncredited)

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Gower Champion

Specialty Dancer (uncredited)

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Gino Corrado

Italian Waiter (uncredited)

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Frank Mayo

Minor Role (uncredited)

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George Meeker

Producer (uncredited)

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Allyn Ann McLerie

Singer in Garrick Gaeities

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Candy Toxton

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Sue Casey

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Status

Released

Language

English

Budget

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