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Words and Music (1948)

120 min  -  Biography | Comedy | Musical  -   31 December 1948 (USA)
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Fictionalized story of the songwriting partnership of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.

Director:

Norman Taurog

Writers:

Guy Bolton (story), Ben Feiner Jr. (adaptation), and 2 more credits »

Stars:

Mickey Rooney, Tom Drake and June Allyson
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
June Allyson ...
Alisande La Carteloise (in "A Connecticut Yankee")
Perry Como Perry Como ...
Eddie Lorrison Anders / Himself
Judy Garland ...
Herself
Lena Horne ...
Herself
Gene Kelly ...
Himself
Mickey Rooney ...
Lorenz Hart
Ann Sothern ...
Joyce Harmon
Tom Drake Tom Drake ...
Richard Rodgers
Cyd Charisse ...
Margo Grant
Betty Garrett ...
Peggy Lorgan McNeil
Janet Leigh ...
Dorothy Feiner Rodgers
Marshall Thompson ...
Herbert Fields
Mel Tormé ...
Himself
Vera-Ellen Vera-Ellen ...
Herself
Jeanette Nolan Jeanette Nolan ...
Mrs. Hart
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Storyline

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. Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>  

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Plot Keywords:

Richard Rodgers | Partnership | Partner | Lorenz Hart | Party  | See more »

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M*G*M presents a spectacular musical, packed with the beloved hits of the famed song-writing team of Rodgers and Hart; their own story, with all the adventure, romance, high life of the Great White Way. See more »

Genres:

Biography | Comedy | Musical

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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

(USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Ena tragoudi, mia zoi See more »

Filming Locations:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$2,799,970 (estimated)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Sound Mix:

Mono (Western Electric Sound System)

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Trivia

Cut from the film was the Perry Como rendition of "Lover." However, in the movie trailer, Mr. Como partially sings the waltz. The MGM Studio Orchestra plays "Lover" as the movie's opening credits run. Bonuses on the 2007 DVD, issued by Warner Home Video, include the trailer and footage of Mr. Como's two deleted songs, "Lover" (in a reconstruction of the film's opening) and four takes of "You're Nearer." Audio-only numbers on the DVD include Betty Garrett's complete rendition of "Way Out West (On West End Avenue)," which was shortened in the release print; "My Funny Valentine," sung by Miss Garrett; "My Heart Stood Still" and "I Feel at Home With You," sung by Mr. Como; "Falling in Love With Love," sung by Gene Kelly and Vera-Ellen (probably dubbed by Anita Ellis); an extended version of "Manhattan," sung by Mickey Rooney, Tom Drake and Marshall Thompson; plus an extended version of the sequence comprised of "On Your Toes/The Girl Friend/This Can't Be Love," sung by Eileen Wilson (who dubbed Cyd Charisse), Dee Turnell and chorus. See more »

Goofs

Anachronisms: Camille is treated and presented as if it were a silent film, even though it was made nearly a decade into the sound era. See more »

Quotes

Richard Rodgers: That was really black Sunday for me. Shut out twice. Once because I was too young, once because I was too old.
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Connections

Featured in Glorious Technicolor (1998) See more »

Soundtracks

"I Wish I Were in Love Again"
Music by Richard Rodgers
Lyrics by Lorenz Hart
From the musical "Babes In Arms" (1937)
Performed by Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney See more »