Second Fiddle

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Second Fiddle

1939

1h 26m

Musical

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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.

Grant Watson

Fiction Machine

The script may be uneven, and the songs are fairly forgettable, but Second Fiddle is boosted by some excellent performances.

Rated: 6/10

Dec 30, 2023

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James T. Hamada

The Nippu Jiji (Honolulu)

Second Fiddle is one of the most delightfully entertaining pictures that Sonja Henie has ever presented.

Jun 24, 2020

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Steve D

Thin but fun with some good skating.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

05/20/23

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Maria C

fun musical featuring some beautiful skating by Henje and fantastic singing by Mary Healy. Wonderful cast all around - pure entertainment

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/30/18

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Audience Member

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.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/27/23

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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.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/31/23

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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

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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'snowy' all star cast in this 20th fox musical.

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/21/23

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Sidney Lanfield

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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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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