Words and Music

A lavish, song-filled stroll through Broadway history that glows with melody but softens the sadness at its heart.

Directed by

Norman Taurog

Genres

Drama, Music

Starring

Tom Drake, Mickey Rooney, Janet Leigh

Tagline

The BIGGEST musical!

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.

How it feels

Melancholic, warm, romantic and light. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Music, friendship, love, ambition

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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