Coronado (1935)
ROMANCE SET TO RHYTHM!
Southern California's Hotel Coronado caters to and is frequented by members of the social upper-crust. Although she lives on the wrong side of the San Diego track, in a tent-city with her father. Otto, and ditzy sister, Violet, June Wray is a singer with the Eddy Duchin Orchestra appearing to the hotel. Johnny Marvin, an aspiring songwriter and the son of a wealthy automobile manufacturer, is staying at the hotel and, from they moment June and Johnny meet, they fall instantly in love. Trouble arises when Johnny's father objects to the romance, and complications and help arrive in the form of two Marine-hating sailors,Chuck Hornbostel and "Pinky" Falls, when Chuck marries June's ditzy sister.
Cast
- Johnny Downs - Johnny Marvin
- Betty Burgess - June Wray
- Jack Haley - Chuck Hornbostel
- Andy Devine - Pinky Falls
- Leon Errol - Otto Wray
- Alice White - Violet Wray Hornbostel
- Eddy Duchin - Eddie - Orchestra Leader
- Jameson Thomas - Carlton
- Berton Churchill - Walter Marvin
- Nella Walker - Mrs. Gloria Marvin
Screenplay
- Frank Butler (Screenplay)
- Don Hartman (Screenplay)
Themes
Musical Theater and Broadway Magic
Keywords
hotel, dancer, orchestra, musical, u.s. navy, great depression, pacific, singer, marine, songwriter, playing piano, southern california
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Coronado about?
- Southern California's Hotel Coronado caters to and is frequented by members of the social upper-crust. Although she lives on the wrong side of the San Diego track, in a tent-city with her father. Otto, and ditzy sister, Violet, June Wray is a singer with the Eddy Duchin Orchestra appearing to the hotel. Johnny Marvin, an aspiring songwriter and the son of a wealthy automobile manufacturer, is staying at the hotel and, from they moment June and Johnny meet, they fall instantly in love. Trouble arises when Johnny's father objects to the romance, and complications and help arrive in the form of two Marine-hating sailors,Chuck Hornbostel and "Pinky" Falls, when Chuck marries June's ditzy sister.
- Who directed Coronado?
- Coronado was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
- Who stars in Coronado?
- Coronado stars Johnny Downs, Betty Burgess, Jack Haley, Andy Devine, Leon Errol, Alice White.
- How long is Coronado?
- Coronado has a runtime of 1h 17m (77 minutes).
- What genre is Coronado?
- Coronado is a Comedy, Romance film.
- Where was Coronado produced?
- Coronado was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Coronado?
- The themes of Coronado include: Musical Theater and Broadway Magic.