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Second Chorus poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 66.6 / 100
1940·Comedy / Musical / Romance·1h 24m

SECOND CHORUS

“They're the tip-tops in toe-taps!”

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.

Above the Line
H.C. Potter·DirectorElaine Ryan·ScreenplayIan McLellan Hunter·ScreenplayTheodor Sparkuhl·Director of PhotographyArtie Shaw·MusicJack Dennis·Editor
Cast
Fred Astaire·Danny O'NeillPaulette Goddard·Ellen MillerArtie Shaw·HimselfCharles Butterworth·J. Lester ChisholmBurgess Meredith·Hank TaylorFrank Melton·StuJimmy Conlin·Mr. DunnDon Brodie·ClerkMarjorie Kane·SecretaryJoan Barclay·Receptionist
Full Crew
(21 credits)
Directing· 3
H. C. Potter·DirectorEdward Montagne·Assistant DirectorFrank Cavett·Assistant Director
Writing· 5
Frank Cavett·StoryElaine Ryan·ScreenplayIan McLellan Hunter·ScreenplayBen Hecht·WriterJohnny Mercer·Lyricist
Camera· 1
Theodor Sparkuhl·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Jack Dennis·EditorFred R. Feitshans Jr.·Assistant Editor
Sound & Music· 3
Artie Shaw·MusicWilliam A. Wilmarth·Sound RecordistEdward Paul·Assistant Music Supervisor
Art & Design· 2
Boris Leven·Art DirectionHoward Bristol·Set Dresser
Production· 3
Boris Morros·ProducerJoseph H. Nadel·Production ManagerRobert Stillman·Associate Producer
Other Departments· 2
Hermes Pan·ChoreographerHelen Taylor·Wardrobe Designer
By the Numbers
66.6
OF 100
Master Score
5.7
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
2 NOMS
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Second Chorus's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#FFFFFF
#8B0000
#000000
Mood
Lively, Musical, Cheerful
Composition
Split
Era
1940s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The poster features a man playing a trumpet and a woman singing, both positioned against a white background adorned with musical staff lines and notes. The man ”

musicalcomedy
Key Elements
TrumpetMusical Staff LinesMusical Notes
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Abstract
Design Score
7/10
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