The Cocoanuts
by Irving Berlin, George S Kaufman
Synopsis
The “plot” is really more of a series of opportunities for the Marx Brothers to let loose their particular brand of insanity.
But for the record: in the midst of the Florida land boom, Mr. Schlemmer (Groucho) is trying desperately to run Cococanut Manor and put the moves on the wealthy Mrs. Potter.
When Mrs. Potter’s necklace disappears, the suspects are drawn from Silent Sam (Harpo) and Willie (Chico), two vagabonds intent on stealing the hotel’s silverware, and a hotel clerk in love with Mrs. Potter’s daughter, Polly.
More to the point, the show includes the classic “Why a Duck?” routine, and the classic auction scene.
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The Cocoanuts is a play written by Irving Berlin and published by Concord Theatricals.
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