Act One

Act One

Act One

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Act One

1963

1h 50m

5.9(4 votes)

Drama

Overview

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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Production Companies

Warner Bros. Pictures

Videos & Trailers

1 video

Cast & Crew

28 members

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George Hamilton

Moss Hart

George Hamilton

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Jason Robards

George S. Kaufman

Jason Robards

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Jack Klugman

Joe Hyman

Jack Klugman

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Sam Levene

Richard Maxwell

Sam Levene

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Ruth Ford

Beatrice Kaufman

Ruth Ford

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Eli Wallach

Warren Stone

Eli Wallach

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Joseph Leon

Max Seigel

Joseph Leon

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George Segal

Lester Sweyd

George Segal

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Sam Groom

David Starr

Sam Groom

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Sammy Smith

Sam H. Harris

Sammy Smith

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Louise Larabee

Clara Baum

Louise Larabee

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David Doyle

Oliver Fisher

David Doyle

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Jonathan Goldsmith

Teddy Manson

Jonathan Goldsmith

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Bert Convy

Archie Leach

Bert Convy

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Drummond Erskine

Franklyn P. Adams

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Kenneth Mars

Robert E. Sherwood

Kenneth Mars

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Roger C. Carmel

Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Roger C. Carmel

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Janet Fox

Edna Ferber (uncredited)

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Sylvie Strause

Mrs. Hart

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Martin Wolfson

Mr. Hart

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Earl Montgomery

Alexander Woollcott

Earl Montgomery

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Arno Selco

Bernie Hart

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Joe Demar

Heywood Broun

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Bill Desmond

George Jean Nathan

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Allen Leaf

Harry the Waiter

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Lulu B. King

Maid

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Production

Jack English

Elevator operator (uncredited)

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Bryce Holman

Minor Role (uncredited)

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