Summaries

Musical biography chronicling the songwriting partnership of Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart.

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.—<[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • cigar smoking
  • female singer
  • playing piano
  • male singer
  • candlestick telephone
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Biography
  • Musical
Release date Dec 30, 1948
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Approved
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Sony Pictures Studios - 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, California, USA
Production companies Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM)

Box office

Budget $2799970

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 1m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.37 : 1

Synopsis

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