---
title: "Second Chorus"
year: 1941
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/second-chorus-1941"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 23627
imdb_id: "tt0033029"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 84
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 41
content_rating: "NR"
---

# Second Chorus (1941) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/second-chorus-1941

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Second Chorus" (1941).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Second Chorus.
Release Date/Year: 1941 (TMDB says 01/03/1941 US; Wikipedia/IMDb/Plex say 1940). Self-correction: Use the provided info. TMDB says 1941. Wikipedia/IMDb say 1940. I will mention the film is associated with 1940/1941.
Genre: Comedy and Romance (TMDB), Musical comedy (Wikipedia).
Director: H.C. Potter (IMDb).
Cast: Paulette Goddard, Fred Astaire, Artie Shaw, Burgess Meredith, Charles Butterworth (Wikipedia/IMDb).
Music: Artie Shaw, Bernie Hanighen, Hal Borne (Wikipedia).
Lyrics: Johnny Mercer (Wikipedia).
Plot:
Danny O'Neill and Hank Taylor are rival trumpeters with the Perennials

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, Brew, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, MGM Plus, Pure Flix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Great American Pure Flix Amazon Channel, Artiflix | JustWatch TV, Public Domain Movies, Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Brew |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Artiflix, Brew | JustWatch TV | Amazon Video, Brew |
| **Canada (CA)** | Artiflix, Brew | JustWatch TV | Brew |
| **Australia (AU)** | Artiflix, Brew | JustWatch TV | Amazon Video, Brew |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: H. C. Potter
- **Networks / Studios**: Paramount Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Fred Astaire** as *Danny O'Neill*
- **Paulette Goddard** as *Ellen Miller*
- **Artie Shaw** as *Artie Shaw*
- **Charles Butterworth** as *Mr. Chisholm*
- **Burgess Meredith** as *Hank Taylor*
- **Frank Melton** as *Stu*
- **Jimmy Conlin** as *Mr. Dunn*
- **Don Brodie** as *Clerk*
- **Marjorie Kane** as *Secretary*
- **Joan Barclay** as *Receptionist*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Second Chorus online?
Second Chorus is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Second Chorus worth watching?
Second Chorus holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 41 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Second Chorus and when was it released?
Second Chorus is a feature film with a runtime of 84 minutes. It was released in 1941. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Second Chorus?
Second Chorus was directed by H. C. Potter.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Second Chorus — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/23627)
- [Second Chorus (1941) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/23627-second-chorus/cast)
- [Second Chorus - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Chorus)
- [Second Chorus (1940) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0033029/)
- [Second Chorus | Public Domain Movies](https://publicdomainmovie.net/movie/second-chorus)
- [Watch Second Chorus (1940) Full Movie Free Online](https://watch.plex.tv/)

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