April 10, 1970

Second Chorus (1940) ***

This low-key, unpretentious musical has been grossly underrated by critics and film-goers alike. It stars Fred Astaire and Burgess Meredith as two jazz musicians in love with the same girl (Paulette Goddard). Musical numbers include:

"Sugar"  *
"Everything's Jumping"  *
"Dig It"  **
"Sweet Sue"  **
"Would You Like To Be The Love Of My Life"  **
"Poor Mr. Chisholm" (song)  *
"Concerto For Clarinet"  **
"Poor Mr. Chisholm / Hoe Down The Bayou"  **