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Feature film — 1941

Second Chorus (1941)

5.81h 24mComedy — 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.

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A high-signal pick with 41 votes.

Paramount Pictures

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Director: H. C. Potter

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Cast & crew

Fred Astaire as Danny O'Neill

Fred Astaire

Danny O'Neill

Paulette Goddard as Ellen Miller

Paulette Goddard

Ellen Miller

Artie Shaw as Artie Shaw

Artie Shaw

Artie Shaw

Charles Butterworth as Mr. Chisholm

Charles Butterworth

Mr. Chisholm

Burgess Meredith as Hank Taylor

Burgess Meredith

Hank Taylor

Frank Melton as Stu

Frank Melton

Stu

Jimmy Conlin as Mr. Dunn

Jimmy Conlin

Mr. Dunn

Don Brodie as Clerk

Don Brodie

Clerk

Marjorie Kane as Secretary

Marjorie Kane

Secretary

Joan Barclay as Receptionist

Joan Barclay

Receptionist

Willa Pearl Curtis as Scrubwoman

Willa Pearl Curtis

Scrubwoman

Phil Arnold as Shaw's First Manager (uncredited)

Phil Arnold

Shaw's First Manager (uncredited)

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