Review of The Cocoanuts (1929) by Daniel Eagan for Film Journal International — 09 Oct 2005

First Marx Brothers film is creaky, but has marvelous scenes.

This review of The Cocoanuts (1929) was written by Daniel Eagan and published by Film Journal International on 09 Oct 2005.

The Cocoanuts has generally received positive reviews.

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