Second chorus

Second chorus

Original title: Second chorus
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States
Director: H. C. Potter
Script: Frank Cavett; Elaine Ryan; Ian McLellan Hunter
Photography: Theodor Sparkuhl
Music: Artie Shaw
Cast: Fred Astaire; Paulette Goddard; Burguess Meredith; Artie Shaw
Year: 1940
Duration: 84
Genre: Musical
Color: BW
Original language: English
Languages available: English; Spanish
Subtitles: English; Spanish

Synopsis:

Danny and Hank are surprised when Artie Shaw hires competent manager Ellen away from their college band. The two trumpet players scheme to get into Shaw's outfit themselves, each trying to trump the other's plays.

Awards:

Nominated to 2 Oscar: Best Music, Original Song for the song "Love of My Life" (music by Artie Shaw, and lyrics by Johnny Mercer), and, Best Music, Score (Artie Shaw).