Words and Music
"The BIGGEST musical!"
Originally released in 1948. Words and Music is a drama/music film. directed by Norman Taurog. With a runtime of 2h 1m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tom Drake, Mickey Rooney, and Janet Leigh
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 31, 1948
77 years ago
Runtime
2h 1m
121 minutes total
User Rating
5.7/10
Mixed (19 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tom Drake
as Richard Rodgers
Mickey Rooney
as Lorenz Hart
Janet Leigh
as Dorothy Feiner
Marshall Thompson
as Herbert Fields
Betty Garrett
as Peggy Lorgan McNeil
Jeanette Nolan
as Mrs. Hart
Ann Sothern
as Joyce Harmon
Perry Como
as Eddie Lorrison Anders
Cyd Charisse
as Margo Grant
Richard Quine
as Ben Feiner Jr.
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Words and Music about?
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 t...
Who directed Words and Music?
Words and Music was directed by Norman Taurog.
How long is Words and Music?
Words and Music has a runtime of 2 hours and 1 minutes (121 minutes total).
When was Words and Music released?
Words and Music was released on December 31, 1948 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Words and Music?
The main cast of Words and Music includes Tom Drake, Mickey Rooney, Janet Leigh, Marshall Thompson, Betty Garrett.