Words and Music (1948)

Directors

Norman Taurog

Cast

Tom Drake, Mickey Rooney, Janet Leigh, Marshall Thompson, Betty Garrett, Jeanette Nolan, Ann Sothern, June Allyson, Lena Horne, Judy Garland

The story

Aspiring lyricist Lorenz "Larry" Hart needs a composer for his lyrics, so Herb Fields introduces him to Richard "Dick" Rodgers and a partnership is born in 1919. They struggle to achieve success, however, and Dick considers leaving the business to sell children's underwear. Larry becomes impressed with singer Peggy Lorgan McNeil, personally and professionally.

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