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The Cocoanuts (1929) | Criteria

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The Cocoanuts

English • 1929 • 1h 33m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Directors

Robert Florey, Joseph Santley

Synopsis

During the Florida land boom, the Marx Brothers run a hotel, auction off some land and thwart a jewel robbery.

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August 2023
Position 10
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Starring Kay Francis
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Pre-Code Paramount
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March 2022
Position 18

Credits

Crew

DirectorRobert Florey, Joseph Santley

WriterMorrie Ryskind, George S. Kaufman

CinematographerGeorge J. Folsey

ComposerFrank Tours

EditorBarney Rogan

ProducerWalter Wanger

Cast

Groucho Marxas Hammer

Harpo Marxas Red

as Pastrami

Zeppo Marxas Jamison

Oscar Shawas Bob Adams

Mary Eatonas Polly Potter

Cyril Ringas Harvey Yates

Kay Francisas Penelope

Margaret Dumontas Mrs. Potter

Basil Ruysdaelas Detective Hennessy

Barton MacLaneas Bather

Sylvan Leeas Bell Captain