Act One
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-12
Top Cast
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George Hamilton
Moss Hart
Jason Robards
George S. Kaufman
Jack Klugman
Joe Hyman
Sam Levene
Richard Maxwell
Ruth Ford
Beatrice Kaufman
Eli Wallach
Warren Stone
Joseph Leon
Max Seigel
George Segal
Lester Sweyd
Sam Groom
David Starr
Sammy Smith
Sam H. Harris
Louise Larabee
Clara Baum
David Doyle
Oliver Fisher
Jonathan Goldsmith
Teddy Manson
Bert Convy
Archie Leach
Drummond Erskine
Franklyn P. Adams
Kenneth Mars
Robert E. Sherwood
Roger C. Carmel
Hotel Clerk (uncredited)
Janet Fox
Edna Ferber (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 26, 1963
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dore Schary
- Screenplay & Story
- Dore Schary
- Original Score
- Skitch Henderson
- Original Title
- Act One
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Budget
- $1M
- Production Studios
- Dore Schary Productions, Warner Bros. Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dore Schary
Dore Schary
Skitch Henderson
Arthur J. Ornitz
Mort Fallick
Dore Schary
Department Leadership Roster
Dore Schary
Director
Dore Schary
Screenplay
Edward Carrere
Production Design
Skitch Henderson
Original Music Composer
Mort Fallick
Editor
Arthur J. Ornitz
Director of Photography
Dore Schary
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Act One
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Act One about?
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.
Who directed Act One?
Act One was directed by Dore Schary.
Who stars in Act One?
The principal cast of Act One includes George Hamilton, Jason Robards, Jack Klugman, Sam Levene, Ruth Ford.
When was Act One released and how long is it?
Act One was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for Act One?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Act One was composed by Skitch Henderson.