United States / Dec 31, 1948 / NR
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
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.
Main cast
Full cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Perry Como | Eddie Lorrison Anders |
| Cyd Charisse | Margo Grant |
| Richard Quine | Ben Feiner Jr. |
| June Allyson | Alisande La Carteloise |
| Judy Garland | Judy Garland |
| Lena Horne | Lena Horne |
| Gene Kelly | Gene Kelly |
| Vera-Ellen | Vera-Ellen |
| Mel Tormé | Mel Tormé |
| Clinton Sundberg | Shoe Clerk |
| Dee Turnell | Dee Turnell |
| Edward Earle | James Fernby Kelly |
| Harry Antrim | Dr. Rogers |
| Ilka Grüning | Mrs. Rogers |
| Emory Parnell | Mr. Feiner |
| Ramon Blackburn | One of the Blackburn Twins |
| Royce Blackburn | One of the Blackburn Twins |
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| Dick Haymes | Dick Haymes |
| Marietta Canty | Mary (uncredited) |
| Dorothy Abbott | Showgirl (uncredited) |
| Irving Bacon | Hollywood Realtor (uncredited) |
| Gower Champion | Specialty Dancer (uncredited) |
| Gino Corrado | Italian Waiter (uncredited) |
| Jeanne Coyne | Showgirl (uncredited) |
| Frank Mayo | Minor Role (uncredited) |
| George Meeker | Producer (uncredited) |
| Bert Moorhouse | Backstage Well-Wisher (uncredited) |
| Allyn Ann McLerie | Singer in Garrick Gaeities |
| Candy Toxton | |
| Sue Casey | |
| George Boyce | Cabbie (uncredited) |
| Robert Stevenson | Theatre Electrician (uncredited) |
Genres
DramaMusic
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Words and Music |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English |
| Production countries | United States of America |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer |
| Release date | 31 dicembre 1948 |
| Production | Arthur Freed |
| Writer | Fred F. Finklehoffe, Lorenz Hart, Jean Holloway, Guy Bolton, Ben Feiner Jr. |
| Cinematography | Harry Stradling Sr., Charles Rosher |
| Assistant directors | Norman Taurog |
| Camera operators | Harry Stradling Sr., Charles Rosher |
| Additional photography | Harry Stradling Sr., Charles Rosher |
| Music | Richard Rodgers |
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| Sound | Richard Rodgers |
| Costume design | Helen Rose, Fred Valles |
| Makeup | Helen Rose, Fred Valles |
| Hairstyling | Helen Rose, Fred Valles |
Release dates
Theatrical release
Brazil / Jan 01, 1949 / e Livre
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