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The Cocoanuts is a staple of early sound-era comedy. Set in a struggling Florida hotel during a real estate boom, the film follows Groucho Marx as the fast-talking hotel owner attempting to sell swampland properties while managing a steady stream of eccentric guests. Chaos quickly ensues as Chico Marx’s con-artist schemes and Harpo Marx’s silent mischief disrupt every deal and conversation.Blending vaudeville-style humor with early musical sequences, The Cocoanuts showcases the Marx Brothers’ signature anarchic comedy, rapid-fire wordplay, and slapstick timing. Featuring songs by Irving Berlin, the film reflects the transitional moment between silent cinema and “talkies,” establishing the brothers as major comedic forces in Hollywood and laying the groundwork for their later classic films.
STARS: Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Zeppo Marx, Chico Marx, Margaret Dumont
RUNTIME: 93 minutes
GENRE: Comedy, Musical
This show is part of the Weinberg Center’s Centennial Film Event, celebrating 100 years of screenings in our historic building. The Weinberg Center, located in the heart of Downtown Frederick, MD, offers a historic backdrop and timeless atmosphere for a unique film experience.
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20 W Patrick St, Frederick, MD, United States, Maryland 21701
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