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Fred Astaire stars with Paulette Goddard in this 1940 musical romantic comedy. Two rival trumpet players find themselves competing for the hand of the same beautiful girl, while Artie Shaw and his Band provide the classic jazz soundtrack and play themselves in the film.
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Accepted by Fred Astaire in a 1968 interview as being "The worst film I ever made",this does have entertaining song & dance sequences and the superswing of Artie Shaw and his Orchestra. Danny O'Neill (Fred Astaire) is an undergraduate trumpeter (at the age of 41!)who is continually failing his exams to stay at college (Bobby Hackett blew for him). In competition is rival trumpeter Hank Taylor (Burgess Meredith) for the attentions of Ellen Miller (Paulette Goddard - Burgess got her in real life).Ellen becomes the lads' manager only to be lured by Artie Shaw (playing himself) to be his secretary and manager. After some hiccups and mishaps Danny eventually proves his worth as a man and musician.
The plot,as such,is the shell for some fine music & dance although sparse. Astaire dances on only three numbers including a solo tap (to 'Poor Mr Chisholm') and with beauty Paulette Goddard (to 'I Ain't Hep To That Step But I'll Dig It'). The latter was apparently quite a struggle for Paulette who vowed never to dance on film again (& didn't) but Astaire carries her through her limitations. Astaire also sings the marvellous Oscar nominated 'Love of My Life' written by Johnny Mercer. Artie Shaw and his Orchestra are in excellent form with signature swing. Numbers include 'Swing Concerto' and 'Sweet Sue'. All music by Shaw.
Not one of the best, but watchable for its plus moments.
The plot,as such,is the shell for some fine music & dance although sparse. Astaire dances on only three numbers including a solo tap (to 'Poor Mr Chisholm') and with beauty Paulette Goddard (to 'I Ain't Hep To That Step But I'll Dig It'). The latter was apparently quite a struggle for Paulette who vowed never to dance on film again (& didn't) but Astaire carries her through her limitations. Astaire also sings the marvellous Oscar nominated 'Love of My Life' written by Johnny Mercer. Artie Shaw and his Orchestra are in excellent form with signature swing. Numbers include 'Swing Concerto' and 'Sweet Sue'. All music by Shaw.
Not one of the best, but watchable for its plus moments.
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8 Oct 2009
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This DVD is of the same quality as I have found on the other Second Chorus DVDs I have purchased....fair. All the versions of this film I have seen are dupes of a poor quality original. All are a little dark, have faded quality and on one DVD the sound was poor. If there is a restored version of this movie out there somewhere, it is a secret.
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