Second Chorus (1941)
They're the tip-tops in toe-taps!
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.
Director: H. C. Potter
Genre: Music, Comedy, Romance
Runtime: 84 min
Release Date: January 3, 1941
Cast
- Fred Astaire - Danny O'Neill
- Paulette Goddard - Ellen Miller
- Artie Shaw - Himself
- Charles Butterworth - J. Lester Chisholm
- Burgess Meredith - Hank Taylor
- Frank Melton - Stu
- Jimmy Conlin - Mr. Dunn
- Don Brodie - Clerk
- Marjorie Kane - Secretary
- Joan Barclay - Receptionist
Screenplay
- Ian McLellan Hunter (Screenplay)
- Frank Cavett (Story)
- Elaine Ryan (Screenplay)
- Johnny Mercer (Lyricist)
- Ben Hecht
Music: Artie Shaw
Cinematography: Theodor Sparkuhl
Editing: Jack Dennis
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle, Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz
Keywords
dancing, dance, college, musical, romantic rivalry, singing, black and white, jazz band
More Films by Director: H. C. Potter
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Second Chorus about?
- 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.
- Who directed Second Chorus?
- Second Chorus was directed by H. C. Potter.
- Who stars in Second Chorus?
- Second Chorus stars Fred Astaire, Paulette Goddard, Artie Shaw, Charles Butterworth, Burgess Meredith, Frank Melton.
- How long is Second Chorus?
- Second Chorus has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
- What genre is Second Chorus?
- Second Chorus is a Music, Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Second Chorus produced?
- Second Chorus was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Second Chorus?
- The themes of Second Chorus include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic, Broadway Musical and Stage Glamour, Musical Spectacle, Musical Theatre and Broadway Glitz.