[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":120},["ShallowReactive",2],{"movie-seo-tt0033029":3},{"movieId":4,"title":5,"year":6,"sources":7,"metadata":65,"relatedMovies":78,"similarMovies":91,"collections":116,"is_curated":117,"verified":118,"lastUpdated":119},"tt0033029","Second Chorus",1940,[8,19,28,33,43,49,55,60],{"channelId":9,"sourceId":10,"id":10,"title":11,"description":12,"addedAt":13,"duration":14,"language":15,"year":6,"viewCount":16,"type":17,"channelName":18},"UCgLqpXqmEJoyDYE_lpY1DXg","rsJqDUrz7pk","Second Chorus (1940) | Colorized Public Domain Musical Comedy with Fred Astaire and Paulette Goddard","Second Chorus (1940) is a lively American musical comedy directed by H.C. Potter and featuring some of Hollywood’s brightest stars of the Golden Age. With Fred Astaire showcasing his signature dance charm, Paulette Goddard delivering wit and charisma, and Burgess Meredith adding humor, this restored and colorized public domain gem breathes new life into a film that blends music, romance, and comedy. This edition makes the film more accessible to modern audiences across the United States, Europe, and beyond while preserving its historical legacy.\n\nPlot Summary:\nThe story follows Danny O’Neill (Fred Astaire) and Hank Taylor (Burgess Meredith), two competitive trumpet players who lead a college swing band. Their rivalry extends beyond music, as both men vie for the attention of Ellen Miller (Paulette Goddard), a smart and ambitious woman with dreams of success in the music business. When Ellen becomes the band’s manager, tensions rise as Danny and Hank sabotage each other in pursuit of both her affection and their careers. The plot takes a turn when the legendary bandleader Artie Shaw (playing himself) enters the picture, offering a shot at professional stardom. With comic mishaps, vibrant swing music, and Astaire’s iconic dancing, the film captures the energy of late-1930s big band culture.\n\nCast and Crew:\n• Director: H.C. Potter\n• Producer: Boris Morros\n• Screenplay: Elaine Ryan and Ian McLellan Hunter\n• Music: Artie Shaw and His Orchestra\n• Cinematography: Robert De Grasse\n• Editing: William Hamilton\n\nStarring:\n• Fred Astaire as Danny O’Neill\n• Paulette Goddard as Ellen Miller\n• Burgess Meredith as Hank Taylor\n• Charles Butterworth as Mr. Chisholm\n• Artie Shaw as Himself\n• Frank Melton as Stu\n• Elvia Allman as Mrs. Chisholm\n\nFilm Significance:\nSecond Chorus holds a unique place in film history as one of Fred Astaire’s lesser-known musical comedies, showcasing his talent outside his famed Ginger Rogers collaborations. The film is also notable for featuring real-life jazz legend Artie Shaw and his orchestra, providing authentic big band performances that reflect the swing era’s cultural peak. While not a major studio production, its charm lies in the combination of witty rivalry, jazzy energy, and the timeless magnetism of Astaire.\n\nEnhanced Public Domain Explanation:\nThis film is in the public domain, which means it is completely free of copyright restrictions and can be legally shared, viewed, studied, and preserved without limitation. Colorized Public Domain restores and enhances these historic works through careful digital cleaning, visual restoration, and colorization techniques. Our mission is to ensure that timeless classics like Second Chorus remain available to a worldwide audience. By presenting them in color and modern quality, we make them more engaging and accessible to younger generations who might otherwise overlook black-and-white cinema. This process respects the original film while providing a new layer of appreciation for today’s viewers.\n\nWhy Watch This Colorized Edition:\nThe original 1940 release of Second Chorus was in black and white, in line with Hollywood’s standards of the era. While historically authentic, black-and-white films are often skipped over by modern audiences. Our colorized edition bridges the gap between historical preservation and contemporary viewing, allowing today’s viewers to enjoy Astaire’s dance sequences and Artie Shaw’s performances in a fresh, engaging way.\n\nSubscribe and Explore More Classics:\n📌 Subscribe for more colorized classics: https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002F@ColorizedPublicDomain?sub_confirmation=1\n\nWe upload restored and colorized films from the Golden Age of cinema, from forgotten musicals and B-movies to culturally significant dramas and comedies. Our work ensures these treasures remain discoverable, enjoyable, and preserved for audiences in the USA, Europe, and worldwide.\n\n#SecondChorus #FredAstaire #PauletteGoddard #BurgessMeredith #ArtieShaw #1940sMusical #PublicDomainMovie #ColorizedClassic #GoldenAgeHollywood #FilmRestoration #BigBandEra #ClassicMusicalComedy #SwingEra",1766537298,4406,"en",143,"youtube","Colorized Public Domain",{"channelId":20,"sourceId":21,"id":21,"title":22,"description":23,"addedAt":24,"duration":25,"language":15,"year":6,"viewCount":26,"type":17,"channelName":27},"UCycDFnpMeWzaITQSD1dWsOA","LNmVnnulO8U","Fred Astaire | Second Chorus (1940) by H.C. Potter | Romance, Musical | Colorized Movie","Paulette gets hot for that cool Astaire step...  \nTwo 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.\n\nOriginal title: Second Chorus (1940)\nThis film is available with English, Italian & Spanish audio, and subtitled in many more language options.\n\nBlack & White version: https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FU2sBH_P0_rM\n\n\nDirector: H.C. Potter \nWriters: Frank Cavett, Elaine Ryan \nStars: Fred Astaire, Burgess Meredith, Paulette Goddard, & Artie Shaw \nGenre: Colorized classics, Comedy, Musical, Romance\n\n\n00:00 Full Movie (with subtitles)\n01:39 A group of friends reminisce about their college days and a past due encyclopedia bill leads to a humorous confrontation.\n06:43 Musical comedy film featuring a secretary's journey in the entertainment industry.\n11:16 Discussion about music, dancing, and academic struggles among friends during a party preparation.\n19:31 Unexpected events unfold as characters navigate through a series of misunderstandings and opportunities in a musical romance film.\n26:06 Musical band auditions take place, leading to a promising opportunity for the protagonist.\n30:50 Musical audition mishaps and romantic entanglements unfold at Artie Shaw's office.\n36:48 Rivalry and romantic complications unfold as Hank Taylor navigates his relationships with Ellen and Artie Shaw.\n50:26 Romance unfolds as Ellen navigates between two suitors and Hank's unexpected visit causes tension.\n53:48 Unexpected encounters lead to revelations and decisions in a musical setting.\n58:32 A man tries to make amends for his mistakes and misjudgments in a musical setting.\n1:02:08 Musical performance rehearsal with unexpected guests and a secret plan to surprise Shaw.\n1:13:18 Preparation and arrangements for a concert, including a secret plan involving Artie and Hank.\n1:14:21 Musical performance by Danny impresses Artie Shaw, leading to a job offer.\n\n\n@CultCinemaClassics\nMembers-only videos https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fplaylist?list=UUMOycDFnpMeWzaITQSD1dWsOA",1766795874,5015,298118,"Cult Cinema Classics",{"channelId":20,"sourceId":29,"id":29,"title":30,"description":31,"addedAt":24,"duration":25,"language":15,"viewCount":32,"type":17,"channelName":27},"U2sBH_P0_rM","Second Chorus (Musical, 1940) Paulette Goddard, Fred Astaire, Burgess Meredith | Movie","Two musical maestros, one chance at center stage.\nWhen perennial college students Danny O'Neill and Hank Taylor are forced to make it on their own, the competitive pair get jobs with Artie Shaw's band and reunite with ex-manager Ellen Miller. \n\nAlso available Colorized: https:\u002F\u002Fyoutu.be\u002FLNmVnnulO8U\n\n\nOriginal title: Second Chorus (1940)\n\nThis film has English, Italian & Spanish audio options, and subtitled in many more languages.\n\nDirector: H.C. Potter \nWriters: Frank Cavett, Elaine Ryan \nStars: Fred Astaire, Burgess Meredith, Paulette Goddard, & Artie Shaw \nGenre: Classics, Comedy, Musical, Romance\n\n\n00:00 Full Movie (with dubbed audio & Subtitles)\n01:39 A group of friends reminisces about their college days and faces a dilemma regarding a long-overdue payment.\n06:43 Musical film featuring Paulette Goddard, Fred Astaire, and Burgess Meredith with a comedic storyline.\n11:00 Musical film featuring humorous dialogue and dance routines, showcasing the struggles and aspirations of the main characters.\n19:31 Musical film featuring Paulette Goddard, Fred Astaire, and Burgess Meredith with a twist in the plot.\n26:06 Musical film featuring Paulette Goddard, Fred Astaire, and Burgess Meredith in a band audition.\n30:50 Musical film scene with characters interacting before a music audition.\n36:48 Musical conversation between Hank and Danny about music, relationships, and an upcoming concert.\n49:56 Exploration of the music world, relationships, and aspirations of artists in a musical film.\n53:25 Musical drama unfolds as relationships are tested and secrets revealed during a pivotal concert preparation.\n59:57 A tale of mistaken identity and redemption unfolds during a musical performance.\n1:02:14 Two characters discuss a folk song for a concert, leading to a musical performance.\n1:06:07 Musical rehearsal preparations and arrangements for a concert, including a trumpet player's involvement and secret communication.\n1:18:29 Musical performance by Danny O'Neil impresses Artie Shaw, leading to a job offer.\n\n\n@CultCinemaClassics  ​\nMembers-only videos https:\u002F\u002Fwww.youtube.com\u002Fplaylist?list=UUMOycDFnpMeWzaITQSD1dWsOA",40087,{"channelId":34,"sourceId":35,"id":35,"title":36,"description":37,"size":38,"addedAt":39,"language":40,"year":6,"downloads":41,"type":34,"channelName":42},"archive.org","second-chorus-1940","Second Chorus (1940)","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. Watch on RetroFlix:  https:\u002F\u002Fretroflix.org\u002Fsecond-chorus-1940\u002F",2306816105,1767744640,"eng",241,"Archive.org",{"channelId":34,"sourceId":44,"id":44,"title":45,"description":46,"size":47,"addedAt":39,"downloads":48,"type":34,"channelName":42},"second-chorus-1940-comedy-musical-romance-full-length-film","Second Chorus (1940) Comedy, Musical, Romance","Two music students, rather than face the responsibilities of life, repeatedly fail their exams so that they can stay in college. The students change their attitude, however, when they meet a woman who agrees to be their manager and both attempt to woo her as a way of getting a job in Artie Shaw's ba nd. Featuring the Oscar-nominated `Would You Like to Be the Love of My Life?'.",2306824890,4202,{"channelId":34,"sourceId":50,"id":50,"title":51,"description":52,"size":53,"addedAt":39,"downloads":54,"type":34,"channelName":42},"second-chorus-4-k","Second chorus (1940) [Colorized,4k,60fps]","Second chorus is a 1940  black and white movie film which has been colorised, upscaled to 4K, and frames per second boosted to 60 FPS in 2021 using Artificial Intelligence (A.I) and Google Colab @  https:\u002F\u002Fcolab.research.google Technologies used: A.I. Colorizing:  https:\u002F\u002Fgithub.com\u002Fjantic\u002FDeOldify  A.I. Increasing frame rate 60 FPS:  https:\u002F\u002Frife-vfi.github.io   A.I. Upscaling to 4K:  https:\u002F\u002Fffmpeg.org   GPU: Google Colab. This movie is in public domain category and it is Copyright free.",6057362875,182,{"channelId":34,"sourceId":56,"id":56,"title":5,"description":57,"size":58,"addedAt":39,"year":6,"downloads":59,"type":34,"channelName":42},"second_chorus","You can find more information regarding this film on its IMDb page .",5128287368,59461,{"channelId":34,"sourceId":61,"id":61,"title":5,"description":62,"size":63,"addedAt":39,"year":6,"downloads":64,"type":34,"channelName":42},"second_chorus_1940","Taken from IlMDB : When perennial college students Danny O'Neill and Hank Taylor are forced to make it on their own, the competitive pair get jobs with Artie Shaw's band and reunite with ex-manager Ellen Miller.",1774596586,95966,{"Rated":66,"Runtime":67,"imdbRating":68,"imdbVotes":69,"Genre":70,"Plot":71,"Director":72,"Writer":73,"Actors":74,"Language":75,"Country":76,"Awards":77},"Approved","84 min",5.7,1798,"Comedy, Musical, Romance","Danny and Hank are surprised when Artie Shaw hires competent manager Ellen away from their college band. 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