Fred Astaire | Second Chorus (1940) by H.C. Potter | Romance, Musical | Colorized Movie

Paulette gets hot for that cool Astaire step...
Two talented musicians, Danny and Hank, compete for a job in Artie Shaw's prestigious band, and for the affections of their beautiful manager, Ellen. They come up with a plan to try and outdo each other to impress Shaw and get into the band.

Original title: Second Chorus (1940)
This film is available with English, Italian & Spanish audio, and subtitled in many more language options.

Director: H.C. Potter
Writers: Frank Cavett, Elaine Ryan
Stars: Fred Astaire, Burgess Meredith, Paulette Goddard, & Artie Shaw
Genre: Colorized classics, Comedy, Musical, Romance

00:00 Full Movie (with subtitles)
01:39 A group of friends reminisce about their college days and a past due encyclopedia bill leads to a humorous confrontation.
06:43 Musical comedy film featuring a secretary's journey in the entertainment industry.
11:16 Discussion about music, dancing, and academic struggles among friends during a party preparation.
19:31 Unexpected events unfold as characters navigate through a series of misunderstandings and opportunities in a musical romance film.
26:06 Musical band auditions take place, leading to a promising opportunity for the protagonist.
30:50 Musical audition mishaps and romantic entanglements unfold at Artie Shaw's office.
36:48 Rivalry and romantic complications unfold as Hank Taylor navigates his relationships with Ellen and Artie Shaw.
50:26 Romance unfolds as Ellen navigates between two suitors and Hank's unexpected visit causes tension.
53:48 Unexpected encounters lead to revelations and decisions in a musical setting.
58:32 A man tries to make amends for his mistakes and misjudgments in a musical setting.
1:02:08 Musical performance rehearsal with unexpected guests and a secret plan to surprise Shaw.
1:13:18 Preparation and arrangements for a concert, including a secret plan involving Artie and Hank.
1:14:21 Musical performance by Danny impresses Artie Shaw, leading to a job offer.

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[joannekinsella]

The world really lost someone very special when Fred Astaire died 😢
I could watch him dance all day 💯❤ Such talent and class. Something the world is in lack of these days 💯😢

[emilykalafatis]

My parents loved him he is and a will be the best.Thank you.

[fleurdujardin]

Fred Astaire rime avec extraordinaire ! Je l'adore ❤

[DanielRomero-uurw]

Fred Astaire ha sido el mejor de todos los tiempos. Ha dejado grandes enseñanzas para quien lo quiere hacer seguir!!!

[liberte]

Merci beaucoup from Paris France for this outstanding historical Hollywood archive! 👍👍👍

[theresatorres]

Teresópolis Rj 🇧🇷
Que delicia de filme!
Uma comédia leve, e no final um show para aqueles que não podiam as salas de teatro. Ótimo filme.😊

[SarahWestTheXanaduQueen]

Originally released by Paramount Pictures in 1940. It was sold to Astor Pictures

[randytracy]

Two talented musicians Danny and Hank ( Fred Astaire, burgess Meredith) compete for a job in Artie Shaw’sprestigous band, and for the affections of their beautiful manager Ellen (Paulette Goddard) they come up with a plan to try and outdo each other to impress Shaw and get into the band! Guess which guy wins out at the end of the flick! Burgess Meredith was a pest in this movie 🍿-he also drove Merle Oberon and Melvyn Douglas nuts in that uncertain feeling! Astaire and Goddard were great and so was Shaw and his band-good to watch! 😊😊😊😊😊❤

Artie was good actor even though he was band leader too

[antoniosevillacastillo]

Están por ahí desde anoche q no los hemos visto

[malsomakawlni]

I may have the grace as Fred Astaire,
I may not have the mind of Jung.
I can not buy the things you need to have;
But something you can't forget.
I love you.

I used to listen to "I love you" a song by a heavy metal band Saigon kick and i always wonder who the heck is Fred Astaire and Jung. Now i know. Not Jung, i mean.

[millerforester]

It's like a cartoon. B&W please.

[francoebasta]

Allora : Fred Astaire oltre che suonare il piano, la batteria, cantare e ballare sapeva pure suonare la tromba? Ebbene sì....! Il cosiddetto Mandrake gli faceva un baffo....!

[jstevenson]

These sharpening/smoothing image tweaks make everyone look like wax figures. Look forward to improvements that restore more of the texture.

[nildem]

Gilda Türkçe altyazılı paylaşır mısınız? 🪄🪄🍀🍀

[lolaaparici]

Qué asco de película, dos acosadores y encima la película pretende ser graciosa 😡😡😡

[roccobilly]

Terribile plot. Unreal situation. Awful dialogues. Bigotery at it's top. Anyhow Thanks for posting, It Is an example on how not to make a movie or even how not to write a script.