The Cocoanuts

"Paramount's All Talking Musicomedy Sensation"

Aug 3 1929 Approved 1h 36m
Comedy, Musical

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

Plot

Mr. Hammer runs a bankrupt Florida hotel. He'll try anything to make money, even make love to rich Mrs. Potter. But his main scheme, selling real estate, is in danger of sabotage from zanies Chico and Harpo, who also reduce the schemes of a pair of jewel thieves to chaos. A subplot involves the star-crossed love of Polly Potter and architect Bob Adams.

Written by

George S. Kaufman, Morrie Ryskind

Directed by

Robert Florey, Joseph Santley

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Paramount

Languages

English

Awards

2 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
8,438
Average Rating
6.8 out of 10
Metascore
69
Popularity
NA