Act One (1963)
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This autobiographical story traces the career of playwright Moss Hart. Moss (George Hamilton) 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 (Jason Robards Jr.) changes his fortunes. Joe (Jack Klugman) is the faithful friend who stands by Hart in the lean times. Ruth Ford, Eli Wallach and George Segal also appear in this feature produced, directed and written by Dore Schary. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
- Starring:
- George Hamilton, Jason Robards, Jr., (more)
- Director(s):
- Dore Schary
Synopsis of Act One
This autobiographical story traces the career of playwright Moss Hart. Moss (George Hamilton) 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 (Jason Robards Jr.) changes his fortunes. Joe (Jack Klugman) is the faithful friend who stands by Hart in the lean times. Ruth Ford, Eli Wallach and George Segal also appear in this feature produced, directed and written by Dore Schary. ~ Dan Pavlides, Rovi
Complete Cast of Act One
- George Hamilton - Moss Hart
- Jack Klugman - Joe Hyman
- Ruth Ford - Beatrice Kaufman
- Joseph Leon - Max Seigel
- Martin Wolfson - Mr. Hart
- Sammy Smith - Sam S. Harris
- David F. Doyle - Oliver Fisher
- Bert Convy - Archie Leach (young Cary)
- Jason Robards, Jr. - George S. Kaufman
- Sam Levene - Richard Maxwell
- Eli Wallach - Warren Stone
- George Segal - Lester Sweyd
- Sam Groom - David Starr
- Louise Larabee - Clara Baum
- Jonathan Lippe - Teddy Manson
- Drummond Erskine - Franklyn P. Adams
- Director(s):
- Dore Schary
- Writer(s):
- Dore Schary, Moss Hart
- Producer(s):
- Dore Schary
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