Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar (1966)
Overview
In this musical gem, big-hearted Jubal Bristol (Arnold Stang) takes it upon himself to mount a country and western benefit concert after the opera company that his wife (Pamela Hayes) booked suddenly backs out. Along with country icons Minnie Pearl, Dottie West, Connie Smith and Faron Young, the film features great tunes such as "Born to Lose," "Abilene" and "Young Love." Huntz Hall and Leo Gorcey (of Bowery Boys fame) portray stagehands.
Cast
Leo Gorcey
Leo
Huntz Hall
Huntz
Little Jimmy Dickens
Himself
Arnold Stang
Jubal A. Bristol
Minnie Pearl
Self
Dottie West
Self
Faron Young
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