Words and Music 1948 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 Larrys scattered approach to life, his failed love with Peggy McNeil, his unhappiness, and Richards successful wooing of Dorothy Feiner