The Cocoanuts (1929)
Paramount's All Talking Musicomedy Sensation
During the Florida land boom, the Marx Brothers run a hotel, auction off some land and thwart a jewel robbery.
Director: Robert Florey, Joseph Santley
Genre: Comedy, Music
Runtime: 93 min
Release Date: May 23, 1929
Cast
- Groucho Marx - Hammer
- Harpo Marx - Red
- Chico Marx - Pastrami
- Zeppo Marx - Jamison
- Oscar Shaw - Bob Adams
- Mary Eaton - Polly Potter
- Cyril Ring - Harvey Yates
- Kay Francis - Penelope
- Margaret Dumont - Mrs. Potter
- Basil Ruysdael - Detective Hennessy
Screenplay
- Irving Berlin (Musical)
- Morrie Ryskind (Screenplay)
- George S. Kaufman (Book)
- George S. Kaufman
Music: Frank Tours
Cinematography: George J. Folsey
Editing: Barney Rogan
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $500,000
Box Office: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
based on play or musical, slapstick comedy, black and white, jewel thief, pre-code, real estate
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Cocoanuts about?
- During the Florida land boom, the Marx Brothers run a hotel, auction off some land and thwart a jewel robbery.
- Who directed The Cocoanuts?
- The Cocoanuts was directed by Robert Florey, Joseph Santley.
- Who stars in The Cocoanuts?
- The Cocoanuts stars Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Oscar Shaw, Mary Eaton.
- How long is The Cocoanuts?
- The Cocoanuts has a runtime of 1h 33m (93 minutes).
- What genre is The Cocoanuts?
- The Cocoanuts is a Comedy, Music film.
- What is the budget of The Cocoanuts?
- The Cocoanuts had a budget of $500,000.
- How much did The Cocoanuts gross?
- The Cocoanuts grossed $2M worldwide.
- Where was The Cocoanuts produced?
- The Cocoanuts was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Cocoanuts?
- The themes of The Cocoanuts include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy.