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A neat concoction of comedy, song and dance, showcasing the talents of Fred Astaire in this light-hearted story about two college musicians who battle the odds to rise to the top of their profession and then each other for the favours of Paulette Goddard.
Original Release
01/03/1941
US Release
01/03/1941
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Paulette Goddard | Ellen Miller |
| Artie Shaw | Artie Shaw / Himself |
| Charles Butterworth | Lester Chisholm / J. Lester Chisholm |
| Burgess Meredith | Hank Taylor |
| Frank Melton | Stu |
| Jimmy Conlin | Mr. Dunn |
| Don Brodie | Clerk |
| Marjorie Kane | Secretary |
| Joan Barclay | Receptionist |
| Willa Pearl Curtis | Scrubwoman |
Directors
Writers
Frank Cavett, Elaine Ryan, Ian McLellan Hunter, Johnny Mercer, Ben Hecht
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Paulette Goddard | Ellen Miller |
| Artie Shaw | Artie Shaw / Himself |
| Charles Butterworth | Lester Chisholm / J. Lester Chisholm |
| Burgess Meredith | Hank Taylor |
| Frank Melton | Stu |
| Jimmy Conlin | Mr. Dunn |
| Don Brodie | Clerk |
| Marjorie Kane | Secretary |
| Joan Barclay | Receptionist |
| Willa Pearl Curtis | Scrubwoman |
| Artie Shaw and His Orchestra | Artie Shaw and His Band |
| Phil Arnold | Shaw's First Manager |
| Bobby Barber | Room Service Waiter |
| Bus Bassey | Tenor Sax Player |
| William 'Billy' Benedict | Ticket Taker |
| Vernon Brown | Trombone Player |
| Billy Butterfield | Trumpet Player |
| Romaine Callender | Waiter |
| Jack Cathcart | Trumpet Player |
| Heinie Conklin | Reporter |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Fred Astaire | Producer |
| Boris Morros | Producer |
| Robert Stillman | Producer |
Editors
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 1941 | Oscar | Best Music, Original Song | Nominated |
| 1941 | Oscar | Best Music, Score | Nominated |
