Cocoanuts, The (US)

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Paramount`s all talking-singing musical comedy hit!
Certificate: none
Running Time: 93 mins
Retail Price: $29.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
In the Marx Brothers` first feature film, Groucho portrays a hotel owner out to fleece everyone, from innocent bellboys to wealthy society matron Mrs. Potter. Chico and Harpo play resort hotel con men, whom Groucho recognizes instantly when their suitcase pops open empty. "We`ll fill it up before we leave," Chico assures him.

When Mrs. Potter discovers that her jewels are missing, Chico and Harpo rescue falsely accused hotel clerk Bob Adams, find the jewels, trap the real perpetrators and unite Bob with his sweetheart Polly Potter.

Special Features:
Interactive Menus
Scene Access

Video Tracks:
Standard 1.33:1

Audio Tracks:
PCM Stereo

Directed By:
Joseph Santley
Robert Florey

Written By:
Morrie Ryskind
George S. Kaufman

Starring:
Chico Marx
Groucho Marx
Harpo Marx
Zeppo Marx

Soundtrack By:
Irving Berlin

Director of Photography:
George J. Folsey

Editor:
Barney Rogan

Producer:
James R. Cowan
Walter Wanger
Monta Bell

Distributor:
Image Entertainment

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9 / 10

The first of the Marx Brothers films is a real treat. Not available in the UK on tape, here is now the chance to see the film version of the Broadway Revue that changed comedy film making and started a series of films that influenced many. Containing the famious `Why-A-Duck` sketch and the pantomime `two ajoining rooms` there is even a dance sequence that pre-dates Busby Berkley`s overhead shots. The transfere by IMAGE is amazing. Someone has tracked down missing bits of vision and dialogue to re-create the complete film - the change in quality is startling in places - but all worth it for a complete copy of a famous film. At $12 from Reel.com or £14.99 from play247.com a must for all true Marxist.

posted by Tony Myhill on 20/4/2000 01:54