Second Chorus

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

Jan 3 1941 Approved 1h 24m
Comedy, Musical, Romance

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.

Plot

Danny and Hank are surprised when Artie Shaw hires competent manager Ellen away from their college band. The two trumpet players scheme to get into Shaw's outfit themselves, each trying to trump the other's plays.

Written by

Frank Cavett, Elaine Ryan, Ian McLellan Hunter

Directed by

H.C. Potter

Cast

Fred Astaire, Paulette Goddard, Artie Shaw

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

Nominated for 2 Oscars. 2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
1,898
Average Rating
5.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA