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Second Chorus [DVD] [1940]

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Actors: Fred Astaire, Paulette Goddard, Artie Shaw, Charles Butterworth, Burgess Meredith
Directors: H.C. Potter
Writers: Ben Hecht, Elaine Ryan, Frank Cavett, Ian McLellan Hunter, Johnny Mercer
Producers: Fred Astaire, Boris Morros
Format: Black & White, Full Screen, PAL
Language English
Subtitles: English
Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Number of discs: 1
Classification: U
Studio: Sanctuary Digital Entertainment
DVD Release Date: 5 Mar 2001
Run Time: 84 minutes
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ASIN: B000059RFX
Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 93,854 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Special Features
4:3 Full Frame
DVD 5
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital Mono English
Dolby Digital Mono
English

Synopsis
Director H.C. Potter keeps the pacing snappy in this musical comedy about two trumpet-playing buddies competing for gigs and for the heart of their lovely manager, Ellen Miller (Paulette Goddard). When Ellen gets hired and moves away, the two decide to leave their college campus and follow her to New York. Once there, they have numerous misadventures while auditioning for a spot in conductor Artie Shaw's band. Artie Shaw confidently plays himself, and Fred Astaire and Charles Butterworth are both sweet and funny as Danny and Hank, the feuding friends. Some of the film's notable songs include "Would You Like to Be the Love of My Life," "Poor Mr. Chisholm," and "Swing Concerto." Paulette Goddard and Fred Astaire have one breezy accomplished dance number in the film, which was shot in one take under protest from Goddard, who swore after hours of tutoring from the master that she just couldn't dance. The rest of the numbers are danced solo by Mr. Astaire who is a joy to watch.

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