

Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar
“Everybody's swinging to the sounds of Nashville!”
Synopsis
In this musical gem, big-hearted Jubal Bristol (Arnold Stang) takes it upon himself to mount a country and western benefit concert after the opera company that his wife (Pamela Hayes) booked suddenly backs out. Along with country icons Minnie Pearl, Dottie West, Connie Smith and Faron Young, the film features great tunes such as "Born to Lose," "Abilene" and "Young Love." Huntz Hall and Leo Gorcey (of Bowery Boys fame) portray stagehands.
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Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar 1966 Western Music Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2008-01-04
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December 29, 1966
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Victor Duncan
- Screenplay & Story
- Seymour D. Rothman
- Original Title
- Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Victor Duncan
Seymour D. Rothman
Department Leadership Roster
Victor Duncan
Director
Seymour D. Rothman
Writer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar about?
In this musical gem, big-hearted Jubal Bristol (Arnold Stang) takes it upon himself to mount a country and western benefit concert after the opera company that his wife (Pamela Hayes) booked suddenly backs out. Along with country icons Minnie Pearl, Dottie West, Connie Smith and Faron Young, the film features great tunes such as "Born to Lose," "Abilene" and "Young Love." Huntz Hall and Leo Gorcey (of Bowery Boys fame) portray stagehands.
Who directed Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar?
Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar was directed by Victor Duncan.
Who stars in Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar?
The principal cast of Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar includes Pamela Hayes, Leo Gorcey, Huntz Hall, Carl Butler, Pearl Butler.
When was Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar released and how long is it?
Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar?
Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).



















