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Second Fiddle

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Jimmy Sutton (Tyrone Power) is a publicity agent in search of the perfect lead for a studio feature. He finally finds her in Minnesota, a schoolteacher named Trudi Hovland (Sonja Henie). He convinces her to come out to Hollywood, and she gets the part, but Jimmy also has a plan to manufacture a romance between her and fading star Roger (Rudy Vallee). The only problems are that Trudi has no idea the relationship is fake, and Jimmy is starting to harbor feelings for Trudi himself.

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Grant Watson Fiction Machine 12/30/2023
6/10
The script may be uneven, and the songs are fairly forgettable, but Second Fiddle is boosted by some excellent performances. Go to Full Review James T. Hamada The Nippu Jiji (Honolulu) 06/24/2020
Second Fiddle is one of the most delightfully entertaining pictures that Sonja Henie has ever presented. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Steve D 05/20/2023 Thin but fun with some good skating. See more Maria C 08/29/2017 fun musical featuring some beautiful skating by Henje and fantastic singing by Mary Healy. Wonderful cast all around - pure entertainment See more 03/08/2015 One of the best of the Sonja Henie ice skating musicals; there are several production numbers, including the Oscar-nominated "I Poured My Heart Into a Song" by Irving Berlin. See more 09/13/2012 One of those films that no one has heard of, Second Fiddle is a charming romance starring Olympic Gold Skating Medallist Sonja Henie and Tyrone Power. It's actually a great film, with snappy dialogue and wonderful acting from Edna May Oliver and Mary Healy, Second Fiddle is a inspired fictional account of Hollywood in its heyday, produced in its heyday. See more 02/12/2012 An oldie but a goodie. One of those romantic comedies that won't be remembered by most, but if you can find it, it's a nice watch. It's a story about a PR guy who brings a girl to Hollywood to star in a movie and creates a fake relationship for her to one of the studio's struggling actors to get him noticed again. But, of course, the man starts to fall for the girl. Charming, sweet, and filled with great music, this will only leave you with a smile at the end. Grade: B See more 02/09/2012 'snowy' all star cast in this 20th fox musical. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Sidney Lanfield

Director

Sonja Henie

Trudi Hovland

Tyrone Power

Jimmy Sutton

Rudy Vallee

Roger Maxwell

Edna May Oliver

Aunt Phoebe

Mary Healy

Jean Varick
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Movie Info

Synopsis Jimmy Sutton (Tyrone Power) is a publicity agent in search of the perfect lead for a studio feature. He finally finds her in Minnesota, a schoolteacher named Trudi Hovland (Sonja Henie). He convinces her to come out to Hollywood, and she gets the part, but Jimmy also has a plan to manufacture a romance between her and fading star Roger (Rudy Vallee). The only problems are that Trudi has no idea the relationship is fake, and Jimmy is starting to harbor feelings for Trudi himself.
Director
Sidney Lanfield
Producer
Gene Markey
Screenwriter
Harry Tugend
Production Co
Twentieth Century Fox
Genre
Musical
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 26m