
The Cocoanuts
*The Cocoanuts* is a musical comedy film from 1929 starring the Marx Brothers. Set in a Florida hotel during a land boom, it uses humor, wordplay, and slapstick to satirize greed and business fraud. The film showcases the brothers' signature comedic style, with Groucho’s witty banter, Harpo’s slapstick antics, and Chico’s musical talent. It combines a zany plot with catchy songs and fast-paced humor, making it a classic example of early American comedy that remains influential for its inventive humor and memorable characters.