Second Fiddle (1939): cast, story & where to watch
1939 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1939, Second Fiddle is a comedy film directed by Sidney Lanfield, running about 85 minutes. “The show that licked the World's Fair!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Studio publicist discovers Minnesota skating teacher and takes her to Hollywood. She goes back to Minnesota but he follows her.
Who’s in it. Second Fiddle stars Sonja Henie as Trudi Hovland, Tyrone Power as Jimmy Sutton, Rudy Vallee as Roger Maxwell and Edna May Oliver as Aunt Phoebe, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Second Fiddle has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Second Fiddle page.
If you liked it. Fans of Second Fiddle tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Second Fiddle (1939)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Second Fiddle change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Second Fiddle worth watching?
- Second Fiddle holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Second Fiddle?
- Second Fiddle stars Sonja Henie, Tyrone Power, Rudy Vallee, Edna May Oliver and Mary Healy.
- When was Second Fiddle released?
- Second Fiddle was released in 1939, with a runtime of about 85 minutes.