The Cocoanuts

Movie
German title	The Cocoanuts
Original title	The Cocoanuts
Country of production	United States
original language	English
Publishing year	1929
length	93 minutes
Rod
Director	Robert Florey Joseph Santley
script	George S. Kaufman Morrie Ryskind
production	Monta Bell
music	Irving Berlin
camera	George J. Folsey
cut	Barney Rogan
occupation
Groucho Marx : Mr. Hammer Harpo Marx : Harpo Chico Marx : Chico Zeppo Marx : Horatio Jamison Oscar Shaw : Bob Adams Mary Eaton : Polly Potter Cyril Ring : Harvey Yates Kay Francis : Penelope Margaret Dumont : Mrs. Potter Basil Ruysdael : Detective Hennessey Sylvan Lee: Bell Captain Barton MacLane: Party guest

The Cocoanuts is an American comedy starring the Marx Brothers from the year 1929 . It was the first feature film as well as the first sound film by the comedians.

action

Mr. Hammer tries by all means to renovate a run-down hotel in Florida and at the same time win the love of the rich Mrs. Potter. Harpo and Chico sabotage his plans.

Remarks

The film contains numerous classic scenes by the Marx Brothers, including the dialogue between Mr. Hammer and Chico about the viaduct.

Web links

• The Cocoanuts in the Internet Movie Database (English)