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Moss Hart (October 24, 1904 – December 20, 1961) was an American playwright, librettist, and theater director. Early years. Hart was born in New York City, the son of Lillian (Solomon) and Barnett Hart, a cigar maker. [1] [2] He had a younger brother, Bernard. [3] .
Mar 11, 2024 · Moss Hart (born Oct. 24, 1904, New York City—died Dec. 20, 1961, Palm Springs, Calif., U.S.) was one of the most successful U.S. playwrights of the 20th century. At 17 Hart obtained a job as office boy for the theatrical producer Augustus Pitou. He wrote his first play at 18, but it was a flop.
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Learn about the life and career of Moss Hart, a Tony Award-winning American playwright and lyricist who collaborated with George S. Kaufman and Kurt Weill. Find out his famous works, awards, family, quotes and trivia.
- October 24, 1904
- December 20, 1961
Oct 11, 2012 · Published in 1959, Moss Hart’s glorious memoir, Act One, has been a lasting inspiration for theater buffs, as well as a 1963 movie starring George Hamilton and Jason Robards. Now it’s being...
May 13, 2001 · May 13, 2001. At the time of his death, in 1961, Moss Hart was one of Broadway's benevolent mandarins—admired, ubiquitous, well liked, and known far beyond Times Square, thanks to his movie...
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May 4, 2001 · A review of the new biography of Moss Hart, one of the most colorful and talented figures in American theater history. The reviewer praises the book's lively account of Hart's life, career, and personal struggles, from his early days as a gofer and a playwright to his later achievements as a director and a producer. The reviewer also discusses the book's shortcomings and limitations in terms of its flair for English usage and its insights into Hart's inner world.
Jun 11, 2018 · Moss Hart was a U.S. playwright who wrote comedies with George S. Kaufman and musicals with Kurt Weill and Ira Gershwin. He also directed My Fair Lady and wrote an autobiography, Act One.
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