Rent Second Chorus (1940)
3.0 of 5 from 52 ratings
1h 24min
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- Synopsis:
- Fred Astaire stars with Paulette Goddard in this 1940 musical romantic comedy. The plot features rival trumpet players vying for the attentions of the same girl. The classic jazz soundtrack is provided by Artie Shaw and his band who play themselves in the film.
- Actors:
- Fred Astaire, Paulette Goddard, Artie Shaw, Charles Butterworth, Burgess Meredith, Frank Melton, Jimmy Conlin, Don Brodie, Marjorie Kane, Joan Barclay, Willa Pearl Curtis, Artie Shaw and His Orchestra, Phil Arnold, Bobby Barber, Bus Bassey, William 'Billy' Benedict, Vernon Brown, Billy Butterfield, Romaine Callender, Jack Cathcart
- Directors:
- H.C. Potter
- Writers:
- Frank Cavett, Elaine Ryan
- Others:
- Johnny Mercer
- Studio:
- Signature Entertainment
- Genres:
- Classics, Music & Musicals, Performing Arts, Romance
- Collections:
- Dancing Queens: Guide to the Musical Films That'll, Films & TV by topic, Films by Genre, Fred and Ginger: Duets and Solos
