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Second Chorus (1940)When perennial college students Danny O'Neill and Hank Taylor are forced to make it on their own, the competitive pair get jobs with Artie Shaw's band and reunite with ex-manager Ellen Miller. Director:H.C. Potter |
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Cast
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| Fred Astaire | ... |
Danny O'Neill
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| Paulette Goddard | ... |
Ellen Miller
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Artie Shaw | ... |
Artie Shaw
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Charles Butterworth | ... |
Mr. Chisholm
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Hank Taylor
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Frank Melton | ... |
Stu
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Jimmy Conlin | ... |
Mr. Dunn
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Don Brodie | ... |
Clerk
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Marjorie Kane | ... |
Secretary
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Joan Barclay | ... |
Receptionist
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Willa Pearl Curtis | ... |
Scrubwoman
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Artie Shaw and His Band | ... |
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Storyline
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 Diana Hamilton <hamilton@gl.umbc.edu>
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Al fin solos See more »Filming Locations:
Occidental College -1600 Campus Road, Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Company Credits
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Mono (Western Electric Mirrophonic Recording)Color:
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1.37 : 1
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Hank Taylor: Looking for a collar button.
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(uncredited)
Music by Victor Young
Lyrics by Will J. Harris
Played by the Perennials
Fred Astaire (dubbed by Bobby Hackett) and Burgess Meredith (dubbed by Billy Butterfield) on trumpet See more »
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Quotes
Danny O'Neill: [hiding himself] What'ya think you're doing under this bed?Hank Taylor: Looking for a collar button.
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Soundtracks
"Sweet Sue Just You"(uncredited)
Music by Victor Young
Lyrics by Will J. Harris
Played by the Perennials
Fred Astaire (dubbed by Bobby Hackett) and Burgess Meredith (dubbed by Billy Butterfield) on trumpet See more »
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