Words and Music
1948, English. Directed by Norman Taurog.
The BIGGEST musical!
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 1m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Words and Music is streaming on HBO Max in India.
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Cast & crew
- Norman TaurogDirector
- Tom DrakeRichard Rodgers
- Mickey RooneyLorenz Hart
- Janet LeighDorothy Feiner
- Marshall ThompsonHerbert Fields
- Betty GarrettPeggy Lorgan McNeil
- Jeanette NolanMrs. Hart
- Ann SothernJoyce Harmon
- Perry ComoEddie Lorrison Anders
- Cyd CharisseMargo Grant
- Richard QuineBen Feiner Jr.
- June AllysonAlisande La Carteloise
- Judy GarlandJudy Garland
Details
- Released
- 31 December 1948
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Fred F. Finklehoffe, Lorenz Hart, Jean Holloway
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How long is Words and Music?
Words and Music runs 121 minutes (2h 1m).
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Words and Music is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Words and Music on?
Words and Music is streaming on HBO Max in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Words and Music?
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Who directed Words and Music?
Words and Music (1948) was directed by Norman Taurog and stars Tom Drake, Mickey Rooney, Janet Leigh.