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, All Movie Guide