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.
Moss Hart

George S. Kaufman

Joe Hyman

Richard Maxwell

Beatrice Kaufman

Warren Stone

Max Seigel

Lester Sweyd

David Starr

Sam H. Harris

Clara Baum

Oliver Fisher

Teddy Manson

Archie Leach

Franklyn P. Adams
Robert E. Sherwood

Hotel Clerk (uncredited)

Edna Ferber (uncredited)
Mrs. Hart
Mr. Hart
Alexander Woollcott

Bernie Hart
Heywood Broun
George Jean Nathan
Harry the Waiter
Maid
Elevator operator (uncredited)
Minor Role (uncredited)