Words and Music (1948)

About 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.

Words and Music release dates in Australia

First release (worldwide)

31 December 1948

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Words and Music

• Tom Drakeas Richard Rodgers
• Mickey Rooneyas Lorenz Hart
• Janet Leighas Dorothy Feiner
• Marshall Thompsonas Herbert Fields
• Betty Garrettas Peggy Lorgan McNeil
• Jeanette Nolanas Mrs. Hart
• Ann Sothernas Joyce Harmon
• Perry Comoas Eddie Lorrison Anders
• Cyd Charisseas Margo Grant
• Richard Quineas Ben Feiner Jr.
• June Allysonas Alisande La Carteloise
• Judy Garlandas Judy Garland
• Lena Horneas Lena Horne
• Gene Kellyas Gene Kelly
• Vera-Ellenas Vera-Ellen

Director

Norman Taurog

Writer

Fred F. Finklehoffe, Lorenz Hart

Story

Jean Holloway, Guy Bolton

Producer

Arthur Freed

Original Music Composer

Richard Rodgers

Director of Photography

Harry Stradling Sr., Charles Rosher

Cast and crew: TMDB.