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Summary:

A musical dance comedy in which two collegiate trumpet players (Fred Astaire and Burgess Meredith) vie for the affections of a young lady (Paulette Goddard), who becomes secretary to a band led by Artie Shaw, and depicts their antics to become members of the band.

Contributors:

Potter, H. C. (Henry C.), 1904-1977

Astaire, Fred

Goddard, Paulette

Meredith, Burgess, 1907-1997

Shaw, Artie, 1910-2004

Subjects:

Musicians — Drama

Big bands — Drama

Revues

Musicians

Big bands

Genres:

Musical films

Drama

System Details:

VHS format.

Performers:

Cast: Fred Astaire, Paulette Goddard, Burgess Meredith, Artie Shaw andhis Orchestra.

Production Credits:

Directed by H.C. Potter ; produced by Boris Morros.

General Notes:

1940 RKO Radio film.
Gift: Bequest of Joe Morris, November 2013.

Physical Description:

1 videocassette (85 min.) : sound, black & white ; 1/2 in.

Physical Characteristics:

polyester; 1/2 in.; monochrome

Audio Characteristics:

analog; magnetic; mono

Video Characteristics:

VHS; NTSC

Call Numbers:

MV 14249

Library of Congress Control Numbers:

00010202

OCLC Numbers:

458585273