The read
A Balasaur Score of 57 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 5.7/10. It runs a compact 1h 24m. Streaming on Prime and Tubi.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
IMDb5.7/10
40 audience votes
Key crew
- Elaine RyanScreenplay
- H. C. PotterDirector
- Ian McLellan HunterScreenplay
- Ben HechtWriter
Cast
- Fred AstaireDanny O'Neill
- Paulette GoddardEllen Miller
- Artie ShawArtie Shaw
- Charles ButterworthMr. Chisholm
- Burgess MeredithHank Taylor
- Frank MeltonStu
- Jimmy ConlinMr. Dunn
- Don BrodieClerk
- Marjorie KaneSecretary
- Joan BarclayReceptionist
- Willa Pearl CurtisScrubwoman
- Phil ArnoldShaw's First Manager (uncredited)
Stills
Themes
dancingdancecollegemusicalromantic rivalrysingingblack and whitejazz band