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 & crew

Tom DrakeRichard Rodgers

Mickey RooneyLorenz Hart

Janet LeighDorothy Feiner

Marshall ThompsonHerbert Fields

Betty GarrettPeggy Lorgan McNeil

Jeanette NolanMrs. Hart

Ann SothernJoyce Harmon

Perry ComoEddie Lorrison Anders

Cyd CharisseMargo Grant

Richard QuineBen Feiner Jr.

June AllysonAlisande La Carteloise

Judy GarlandJudy Garland