Words and Music

The story

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

T Tom DrakeRichard Rodgers M Mickey RooneyLorenz Hart J Janet LeighDorothy Feiner M Marshall ThompsonHerbert Fields B Betty GarrettPeggy Lorgan McNeil J Jeanette NolanMrs. Hart A Ann SothernJoyce Harmon P Perry ComoEddie Lorrison Anders C Cyd CharisseMargo Grant R Richard QuineBen Feiner Jr. J June AllysonAlisande La Carteloise J Judy GarlandJudy Garland

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L Lena HorneLena Horne G Gene KellyGene Kelly V Vera-EllenVera-Ellen M Mel TorméMel Tormé C Clinton SundbergShoe Clerk D Dee TurnellDee Turnell E Edward EarleJames Fernby Kelly H Harry AntrimDr. Rogers I Ilka GrüningMrs. Rogers E Emory ParnellMr. Feiner R Ramon BlackburnOne of the Blackburn Twins R Royce BlackburnOne of the Blackburn Twins D Dick HaymesDick Haymes M Marietta CantyMary (uncredited) D Dorothy AbbottShowgirl (uncredited) I Irving BaconHollywood Realtor (uncredited) G Gower ChampionSpecialty Dancer (uncredited) G Gino CorradoItalian Waiter (uncredited) J Jeanne CoyneShowgirl (uncredited) F Frank MayoMinor Role (uncredited) G George MeekerProducer (uncredited) B Bert MoorhouseBackstage Well-Wisher (uncredited) A Allyn Ann McLerieSinger in Garrick Gaeities C Candy Toxton S Sue Casey G George BoyceCabbie (uncredited) R Robert StevensonTheatre Electrician (uncredited) B Bill LeeRichard Rogers (Singing) (Uncredited)