This autobiographical story traces the career of playwright Moss Hart. Moss struggles as a dramatic writer until he concentrates his efforts on writing comedy. He suffers through a series of professional and romantic failures before a meeting with George S. Kaufman which changes his fortunes.
Acting
Jason Robards channels Kaufman's legendary wit and withering glare.
Production
Gorgeous 1920s-30s sets that smell of greasepaint and desperation.
Writing
Hart adapted his own memoir—yes, he roasts himself.
Director
Dore Schary
George Hamilton
Moss Hart
Jason Robards
George S. Kaufman
Jack Klugman
Joe Hyman
Sam Levene
Richard Maxwell
Ruth Ford
Beatrice Kaufman
Eli Wallach
Warren Stone
Joseph Leon
Max Seigel
George Segal
Lester Sweyd
Sam Groom
David Starr
Sammy Smith
Sam H. Harris
Louise Larabee
Clara Baum
David Doyle
Oliver Fisher
Jonathan Goldsmith
Teddy Manson
Bert Convy
Archie Leach
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Hart died in 1961, two years before release; his widow approved George Hamilton's casting after one meeting.
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