The Cocoanuts

Based On “The Cocoanuts”

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. The first sound film to credit more than one director (Robert Florey and Joseph Santley), it was adapted to the screen by Morrie Ryskind from the musical play by George S. Kaufman. Five of the film's tunes were composed by Irving Berlin, including "When My Dreams Come True", sung by Oscar Shaw and Mary Eaton.

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Release date:

1929

Director:

Robert Florey, Joseph Santley

Cast:

Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Oscar Shaw

Genre:

Comedy, Musical

Country:

United States

Language:

English

Year page:

1929 in adaptations