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The Cocoanuts

1929, Musical/Comedy, 1h 36m

21 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Brought to life by the Marx Brothers' charming anarchy, The Cocoanuts is a groundbreaking musical romp. Read critic reviews

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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. While Mrs. Potter's daughter, Polly (Mary Eaton), has romantic designs on the hotel clerk, Bob (Oscar Shaw), two other guests compete with Hammer for Mrs. Potter's attentions. Meanwhile, brothers Harpo (Harpo Marx) and Chico (Chico Marx) take advantage of Hammer's inattention to wreak havoc around the hotel.

Cast & Crew

Groucho Marx
Groucho Marx
Hammer
Harpo Marx
Harpo Marx
Harpo
Chico Marx
Chico Marx
Chico
Zeppo Marx
Zeppo Marx
Jamison
Kay Francis
Kay Francis
Penelope
Oscar Shaw
Oscar Shaw
Bob
Mary Eaton
Mary Eaton
Polly
Margaret Dumont
Margaret Dumont
Mrs. Potter
Cyril Ring
Cyril Ring
Yates
Basil Ruysdael
Basil Ruysdael
Hennessy
Sylvan Lee
Sylvan Lee
Bell Captain
Barton MacLane
Barton MacLane
Bather
Joseph Santley
Joseph Santley
Director
Robert Florey
Robert Florey
Director
Monta Bell
Monta Bell
Producer
James R. Cowan
James R. Cowan
Producer
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