Second Chorus (1941)

5.8/10 84 min Music Comedy Romance

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.

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

Phil Arnold

Shaw's First Manager (uncredited)

Bobby Barber

Room Service Waiter (uncredited)

William Benedict

Ticket Taker (uncredited)

Romaine Callender

Waiter (uncredited)

Heinie Conklin

Reporter (uncredited)

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