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Second Chorus

Second Chorus

They're the tip-tops in toe-taps!

19415.81h 24mNR

Overview

Danny O'Neill and Hank Taylor are rival trumpeters with the Perennials, a college band, and both men are still attending college by failing their exams seven years in a row. In the midst of a performance, Danny spies Ellen Miller who ends up being made band manager. Both men compete for her affections while trying to get the other one fired.

Directed by H. C. Potter
Written by Ian McLellan Hunter, Frank Cavett, Elaine Ryan
Produced by Boris Morros
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Top Cast

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Danny O'Neill

Paulette Goddard

Paulette Goddard

Ellen Miller

Artie Shaw

Artie Shaw

Himself

Charles Butterworth

Charles Butterworth

J. Lester Chisholm

Burgess Meredith

Burgess Meredith

Hank Taylor

Frank Melton

Frank Melton

Stu

Jimmy Conlin

Jimmy Conlin

Mr. Dunn

Don Brodie

Don Brodie

Clerk

Marjorie Kane

Marjorie Kane

Secretary

Joan Barclay

Joan Barclay

Receptionist

Themes & Keywords

dancingdancecollegemusicalromantic rivalrysingingblack and whitejazz band

About Second Chorus

Second Chorus is a music, comedy, romance film released in 1941 exploring themes of dancing, dance, college, musical, romantic rivalry, singing. Directed by H. C. Potter, it stars Fred Astaire, Paulette Goddard, Artie Shaw. Danny O'Neill and Hank Taylor are rival trumpeters with the Perennials, a college band, and both men are still attending college by failing their exams seven years in a row. In the midst of a performance, Danny spies Ellen Miller who ends up being made band manager. Both men compete for her affections while trying to get the other one fired.

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