Movie·1941·1h 24m
Second Chorus
They're the tip-tops in toe-taps!
Directed By
H. C. Potter
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
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.
Written By
Ian McLellan Hunter, Elaine Ryan, Ben Hecht
Producer
Boris Morros
Cinematography
Theodor Sparkuhl
Editor
Jack Dennis
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
39 votes
Where to watch
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// cast
Cast
Fred Astaire
Danny O'Neill
Paulette Goddard
Ellen Miller
Artie Shaw
Himself
Charles Butterworth
J. Lester 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)
Bobby Barber
Room Service Waiter (uncredited)
Bus Bassey
Tenor Sax Player (uncredited)
William Benedict
Ticket Taker (uncredited)
Vernon Brown
Trombone Player (uncredited)
Billy Butterfield
Trumpet Player (uncredited)
Romaine Callender
Waiter (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Boris Morros
Producer
H. C. Potter
Director
Theodor Sparkuhl
Director of Photography
Ian McLellan Hunter
Screenplay
Frank Cavett
Story
Elaine Ryan
Screenplay
Jack Dennis
Editor
Ben Hecht
Writer
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