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The Cocoanuts (1929)
Also known as "the Necklace", apparently.
The Marx Brothers in a film titled 'The Cocoanuts'? Where can I stream this? This 1929 comedy is a laugh-a-minute journey into the warped world of Groucho's signature wit, Harpo's silent but deadly funny antics, and Chico's nonsensical musings. While the film itself delivers pure classic comedic gold, the title card presents another curious case study in the evolving landscape of film rights and distribution...
Mystery Solved!
The "Necklace" is a public domain version on "The Cocoanuts"
This is according to Creative Commons and Archive.org, more information coming soon!
The Broadway Melody
(1929) Charles King, Anita Page, Bessie Love. D. Harry Beaumont
Hollywood powerhouse MGM pulled out all the stops for their first big "talkie," The Broadway Melody. This splashy musical set a new bar for big-budget films and became the blueprint for countless musicals to come.
Dreaming of becoming overnight stars, vaudeville sisters Queenie and Hank Mahoney (played by Anita Page and Bessie Love) head to New York City when Hank's boyfriend, Eddie Kearns (Charles King), lands a role on Broadway. But things get complicated in the Big Apple. Sparks fly between Eddie and Queenie, but loyalty to her sister keeps Queenie at bay. To avoid conflict, she starts seeing a useless jerk. Now, poor Hank is stuck in a messy love triangle filled with tangled emotions and dashed dreams.
This groundbreaking film featured a hit soundtrack by Nacio Herb Brown and Arthur Freed, and it wasn't just popular – it was historic**. The Broadway Melody was the very first "talkie" to win the Academy Award for Best Picture (back in 1929-1930)!**