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. He had a younger brother, Bernard. He grew up in relative poverty in the Bronx with his English-born Jewish immigrant parents.

In his youth, he had a formative relationship with his Aunt Kate,

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