Second Chorus
movie

They're the tip-tops in toe-taps!
Released January 03, 1941
Overview
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.
Cast

Fred Astaire
as
Danny O'Neill

Paulette Goddard
as
Ellen Miller

Artie Shaw
as
Himself

Charles Butterworth
as
J. Lester Chisholm

Burgess Meredith
as
Hank Taylor

Frank Melton
as
Stu

Jimmy Conlin
as
Mr. Dunn

Don Brodie
as
Clerk

Marjorie Kane
as
Secretary

Joan Barclay
as
Receptionist
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Willa Pearl Curtis
as
Scrubwoman

Phil Arnold
as
Shaw's First Manager (uncredited)
Crew
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Boris Morros
as
Producer

H. C. Potter
as
Director

Theodor Sparkuhl
as
Director of Photography

Ian McLellan Hunter
as
Screenplay
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Frank Cavett
as
Story
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Elaine Ryan
as
Screenplay

Hermes Pan
as
Choreographer
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Howard Bristol
as
Set Dresser

Boris Leven
as
Art Direction
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Fred R. Feitshans Jr.
as
Assistant Editor
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Edward Paul
as
Assistant Music Supervisor
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Jack Dennis
as
Editor