Perfery

Second Chorus

(1941)Directed by H. C. Potter84 minMusic, Comedy, Romance
“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.

Fred Astaireas Danny O'Neill
Paulette Goddardas Ellen Miller
Artie Shawas Himself
Charles Butterworthas J. Lester Chisholm
Burgess Meredithas Hank Taylor
Frank Meltonas Stu
Jimmy Conlinas Mr. Dunn
Don Brodieas Clerk
Marjorie Kaneas Secretary
Joan Barclayas Receptionist
WPWilla Pearl Curtisas Scrubwoman
Phil Arnoldas Shaw's First Manager (uncredited)
Bobby Barberas Room Service Waiter (uncredited)
Bus Basseyas Tenor Sax Player (uncredited)
William Benedictas Ticket Taker (uncredited)
Vernon Brownas Trombone Player (uncredited)
Billy Butterfieldas Trumpet Player (uncredited)
Romaine Callenderas Waiter (uncredited)
Jack Cathcartas Trumpet Player (uncredited)
Heinie Conklinas Reporter (uncredited)
Gordon De Mainas Elevator Passenger (uncredited)
Jud De Nautas Bass Player (uncredited)
Nick Fatoolas Drummer (uncredited)
JGJack Gordonas Stagehand (uncredited)