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    Unique ID Code: 0000004337
    Added by: DVD Reviewer
    Added on: 19/4/2000 13:17
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    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
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    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:


    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