The Cocoanuts
Seen it?1929 | 93 min | Comedy, Music
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (95% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a lukewarm 6.5 out of 10 from audiences. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1929: an older pace and style.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
During the Florida land boom, the Marx Brothers run a hotel, auction off some land and thwart a jewel robbery.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
95% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.5 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$2 million worldwide on a $500K budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 38K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Florey, Joseph Santley
- Groucho MarxHammer
- Harpo MarxRed
- Chico MarxPastrami
- Zeppo MarxJamison
- Oscar ShawBob Adams
- Mary EatonPolly Potter
- Cyril RingHarvey Yates
- Kay FrancisPenelope
- Margaret DumontMrs. Potter
- Basil RuysdaelDetective Hennessy