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Words and Music (1948)

Words and Music (1948)

Drama Music

The BIGGEST musical!

Release Date: 1948, December 31
Directors: Norman Taurog
Countries: United States of America
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Cast: Janet Leigh, Jeanette Nolan, Irving Bacon, Gino Corrado, George Meeker, Judy Garland, Bert Moorhouse, Frank Mayo, Edward Earle, Mickey Rooney, Gene Kelly, Ilka Grüning

Overview:

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.

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