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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
Lyle Talbot
Willie Hogger
Alan Dinehart
George Whitney
Minna Gombell
Jenny
Stewart Reburn
Trudi's Skating Partner
Spencer Charters
Joe Clayton
Charles Brokaw
Assistant Director
John Hiestand
Radio Announcer
George Chandler
Taxi Driver
Irving Bacon
Harvey Vaughan
Maurice Cass
Alex Blank
Don Ackerman
Dancer
Ernie Alexander
Photographer
Herbert Ashley
Highway Patrolman
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 30, 1939
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lanfield
- Screenplay & Story
- George Bradshaw, Harry Tugend
- Original Title
- Second Fiddle
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lanfield
George Bradshaw, Harry Tugend
Leon Shamroy
Robert L. Simpson
Gene Markey, Darryl F. Zanuck
Department Leadership Roster
Sidney Lanfield
Director
Harry Tugend
Writer
Gene Markey
Producer
Royer
Costume Design
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Leon Shamroy
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Second Fiddle
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Second Fiddle about?
Studio publicist discovers Minnesota skating teacher and takes her to Hollywood. She goes back to Minnesota but he follows her.
Who directed Second Fiddle?
Second Fiddle was directed by Sidney Lanfield.
Who stars in Second Fiddle?
The principal cast of Second Fiddle includes Sonja Henie, Tyrone Power, Rudy Vallee, Edna May Oliver, Mary Healy.
When was Second Fiddle released and how long is it?
Second Fiddle was released in 1939 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.