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Feature film — 1963

Act One (1963)

6.31h 50mDrama

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.

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A high-signal pick with 5 votes.

Dore Schary Productions / Warner Bros. Pictures

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Director: Dore Schary

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Cast & crew

George Hamilton as Moss Hart

George Hamilton

Moss Hart

Jason Robards as George S. Kaufman

Jason Robards

George S. Kaufman

Jack Klugman as Joe Hyman

Jack Klugman

Joe Hyman

Sam Levene as Richard Maxwell

Sam Levene

Richard Maxwell

Ruth Ford as Beatrice Kaufman

Ruth Ford

Beatrice Kaufman

Eli Wallach as Warren Stone

Eli Wallach

Warren Stone

Joseph Leon as Max Seigel

Joseph Leon

Max Seigel

George Segal as Lester Sweyd

George Segal

Lester Sweyd

Sam Groom as David Starr

Sam Groom

David Starr

Sammy Smith as Sam H. Harris

Sammy Smith

Sam H. Harris

Louise Larabee as Clara Baum

Louise Larabee

Clara Baum

David Doyle as Oliver Fisher

David Doyle

Oliver Fisher

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