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The Cocoanuts is a 1929 pre-Code musical comedy film starring the Marx Brothers (Groucho, Harpo, Chico, and Zeppo). Produced for Paramount Pictures by Walter Wanger, who is not credited, the film also stars Mary Eaton, Oscar Shaw, Margaret Dumont and Kay Francis.
1 Video. 39 Photos. Comedy Musical Romance. During the Florida land boom, The Marx Brothers run a hotel, auction off some land, thwart a jewel robbery, and generally act like themselves. Directors. Robert Florey. Joseph Santley. Writers. George S. Kaufman. Morrie Ryskind. Stars. Groucho Marx. Harpo Marx. Chico Marx. See production info at IMDbPro.
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- Comedy, Musical, Romance
- Robert Florey, Joseph Santley
- 1929-08-03
Nov 4, 2016 · While running a hotel in Florida, three clowns get caught up in the search for stolen jewels.
- 70 min
- 173.3K
- Nadine Scwartzman
In an effort to keep his business, Hotel de Cocoanuts, from bankruptcy, owner Hammer (Groucho Marx) flatters and cajoles the wealthy Mrs. Potter (Margaret Dumont), his only paying guest.
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- Musical, Comedy
- Joseph Santley, Robert Florey
Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Trivia. Brief Synopsis. While running a hotel in Florida, three clowns get caught up in the search for stolen jewels. Cast & Crew. Read More. Joseph Santley. Director. Groucho Marx. Hammer. Harpo Marx. Chico Marx. Zeppo Marx. Jamison. Mary Eaton. Polly. Film Details. Genre. Comedy. Adaptation. Release Date.
- Joseph Santley, Robert Florey
- Groucho Marx
Feb 22, 2014 · Official video content provided by Universal Studios Home Entertainment or one of it's authorized agents.More clips, photos, and news: http://bit.ly/1fqcKrTF...
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The Cocoanuts. This was the Marx Brothers' first movie (if you don't count "Humor Risk") and was one of the earliest sound films ever made. Groucho plays Mr. Hammer, a Florida hotel owner during the Florida land boom in the 1920's, desperately trying to unload real estate on unsuspecting buyers.