The Cohens and Kellys
Seen it?1926 | 80 min | Comedy
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Aimed squarely at people who need a good giggle. New York is practically a character here.
- The mood
- Light and funny.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 1 hr 20 min. Done before bedtime.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1926: an older pace and style.
- Not the pick if you want something heavy or meaningful.
Jacob Cohen, who owns a dry goods store, and Patrick Kelly, an Irish cop, are constantly at loggerheads, feuding over anything and everything. Kelly's son, Tim, and Cohen's daughter, Nannie, fall in love despite the bickering of their parents; when they cannot get parental consent for their marriage, they secretly wed.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Harry A. Pollard
- Charles MurrayPatrick Kelly
- George SidneyJacob Cohen
- Vera GordonMrs. Cohen
- Kate PriceMrs. Kelly
- Jason Robards Sr.Tim Kelly
- Olive HasbrouckNannie Cohen
- Nat CarrMilton J. Katz
- Robert GordonSammy Cohen
- Mickey BennettTerence Kelly