Second Fiddle to a Steel Guitar
Seen it?1966 | 107 min | Comedy, Music
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Right up the alley of music lovers and anyone who wants a laugh. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Light on its feet, at 1 hr 47 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1966: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you're after something serious tonight.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Victor Duncan
- Pamela HayesMrs. Bristol
- Leo GorceyLeo
- Huntz HallHuntz
- Carl ButlerHimself
- Pearl ButlerHerself
- Old Joe ClarkHimself
- Little Jimmy DickensHimself
- Arnold StangJubal A. Bristol
- Bob Perry
- Minnie PearlSelf