Second Chorus

Name: Second Chorus
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: 1941-01-03
Duration: 1 h 24 min
Rating: 5.8
Cast: Fred Astaire, Paulette Goddard, Artie Shaw, Charles Butterworth, Burgess Meredith

1941·Movie·NR·84 min·★ 5.8(40)

Comedy Romance More English titles

“They're the tip-tops in toe-taps!”

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.

Where to watch Second Chorus in United States

Can I watch Second Chorus in United States? Yes — you can stream Second Chorus in United States on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, and MGM+ Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

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About Second Chorus

Second Chorus is a 1941 English-language comedy and romance film directed by H. C. Potter. The cast is led by Fred Astaire, Paulette Goddard, Artie Shaw. It has a runtime of 1h 24m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel.

Second Chorus was produced by Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on January 3, 1941, and carries a NR certification.

Director: H. C. Potter
Writers: Frank Cavett, Elaine Ryan, Ian McLellan Hunter
Release date: January 3, 1941
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Paramount Pictures

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Second Chorus cast & crew

Second Chorus was directed by H. C. Potter and written by Frank Cavett, Elaine Ryan, and Ian McLellan Hunter.

The cast features Fred Astaire as Danny O'Neill, Paulette Goddard as Ellen Miller, Artie Shaw as Artie Shaw, Charles Butterworth as Mr. Chisholm, Burgess Meredith as Hank Taylor, and Frank Melton as Stu.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Theodor Sparkuhl and it was produced by Boris Morros.

Is Second Chorus worth watching?

At 1h 24m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy comedy and romance, Second Chorus is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Second Chorus

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