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Second Chorus 1940

Danny O’Neill and Hank Taylor are rival trumpeters in the Perennials, a college band whose members have been failing exams for seven years. During a performance Danny spots Ellen Miller, who soon becomes the band’s manager. The two vie for Ellen’s affection while plotting to get the other fired.

Danny O’Neill and Hank Taylor are rival trumpeters in the Perennials, a college band whose members have been failing exams for seven years. During a performance Danny spots Ellen Miller, who soon becomes the band’s manager. The two vie for Ellen’s affection while plotting to get the other fired.

Does Second Chorus have end credit scenes?

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Second Chorus does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

Meet the Full Cast and Actors of Second Chorus

Explore the complete cast of Second Chorus, including both lead and supporting actors. Learn who plays each character, discover their past roles and achievements, and find out what makes this ensemble cast stand out in the world of film and television.


Paulette Goddard

Paulette Goddard

Ellen Miller

Burgess Meredith

Burgess Meredith

Hank Taylor

Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

Danny O'Neill

Jack Gordon

Jack Gordon

Stagehand (uncredited)

George Wendt

George Wendt

Trumpet Player (uncredited)

Don Brodie

Don Brodie

Clerk

Bobby Barber

Bobby Barber

Room Service Waiter (uncredited)

Willa Pearl Curtis

Willa Pearl Curtis

Scrubwoman

Ben Hall

Ben Hall

Western Union Boy (uncredited)

Charles Smith

Charles Smith

College Boy with Zinc Oxide on His Nose (uncredited)

Artie Shaw

Artie Shaw

Himself

Hermes Pan

Hermes Pan

College Clarinetist (uncredited)

Ben Lessy

Ben Lessy

Shaw's Second Manager (uncredited)

Heinie Conklin

Heinie Conklin

Reporter (uncredited)

William Benedict

William Benedict

Ticket Taker (uncredited)

Romaine Callender

Romaine Callender

Waiter (uncredited)

Charles R. Moore

Charles R. Moore

Sam - Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Gordon De Main

Gordon De Main

Elevator Passenger (uncredited)

Albert Pollet

Albert Pollet

Waiter (uncredited)

Allen Wood

Allen Wood

Messenger (uncredited)

Jimmy Conlin

Jimmy Conlin

Mr. Dunn

Michael Visaroff

Michael Visaroff

Sergei (uncredited)

June Preston

June Preston

Little Blonde Girl Dancing (uncredited)

Fred Rapport

Fred Rapport

Headwaiter (uncredited)

Charles Butterworth

Charles Butterworth

J. Lester Chisholm

Joseph Marievsky

Joseph Marievsky

Ivan (uncredited)

Frank Melton

Frank Melton

Stu

Phil Arnold

Phil Arnold

Shaw's First Manager (uncredited)

Spec O'Donnell

Spec O'Donnell

Disappointed Fan at Stage Door (uncredited)

Adia Kuznetzoff

Adia Kuznetzoff

Boris (uncredited)

Joan Barclay

Joan Barclay

Receptionist

Poppy Wilde

Poppy Wilde

Night Club Patron (uncredited)

Buddy Morrow

Buddy Morrow

Musician (uncredited)

Mary Stewart

Mary Stewart

Dancer / Singer (uncredited)

Jerry Jerome

Jerry Jerome

Tenor Sax Player (uncredited)

Marjorie Kane

Marjorie Kane

Secretary

Lillian Lawrence

Lillian Lawrence

Spinster (uncredited)

Leonard Sues

Leonard Sues

Trumpet Player (uncredited)

Alton Hendrickson

Alton Hendrickson

Guitar Player (uncredited)

Alexander Leftwich

Alexander Leftwich

Elevator Passenger (uncredited)

Bus Bassey

Bus Bassey

Tenor Sax Player (uncredited)

Vernon Brown

Vernon Brown

Trombone Player (uncredited)

Billy Butterfield

Billy Butterfield

Trumpet Player (uncredited)

Jack Cathcart

Jack Cathcart

Trumpet Player (uncredited)

Jud De Naut

Jud De Naut

Bass Player (uncredited)

Nick Fatool

Nick Fatool

Drummer (uncredited)

Johnny Guarnieri

Johnny Guarnieri

Piano Player (uncredited)

Jack Jenney

Jack Jenney

Trombone Player (uncredited)

Neely Plumb

Neely Plumb

Alto Sax Player (uncredited)

Les Robinson

Les Robinson

Alto Sax Player (uncredited)

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Second Chorus Themes and Keywords

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Second Chorus Other Names and Titles

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