
Feature film — 1941
Second Chorus (1941)
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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A high-signal pick with 41 votes.
Paramount Pictures
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Director: H. C. Potter
On screen
Cast & crew

Fred Astaire
Danny O'Neill

Paulette Goddard
Ellen Miller

Artie Shaw
Artie Shaw

Charles Butterworth
Mr. Chisholm

Burgess Meredith
Hank Taylor

Frank Melton
Stu

Jimmy Conlin
Mr. Dunn

Don Brodie
Clerk

Marjorie Kane
Secretary

Joan Barclay
Receptionist

Willa Pearl Curtis
Scrubwoman

Phil Arnold
Shaw's First Manager (uncredited)
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