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Coney Island

  • 1943
  • Passed
  • 1h 36m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
504
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Betty Grable, Cesar Romero, and George Montgomery in Coney Island (1943)
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Comedy

Set at the turn of the century, smooth talking con man Eddie Johnson weasels his way into a job at friend and rival Joe Rocco's Coney Island night spot. Eddie meets the club's star attractio... Read allSet at the turn of the century, smooth talking con man Eddie Johnson weasels his way into a job at friend and rival Joe Rocco's Coney Island night spot. Eddie meets the club's star attraction (and Joe's love interest), Kate Farley, a brash singer with a penchant for flashy clothe... Read allSet at the turn of the century, smooth talking con man Eddie Johnson weasels his way into a job at friend and rival Joe Rocco's Coney Island night spot. Eddie meets the club's star attraction (and Joe's love interest), Kate Farley, a brash singer with a penchant for flashy clothes. Eddie and Kate argue as he tries to soften her image. Eventually, Kate becomes the toas... Read all

  • Director
    • Walter Lang
  • Writer
    • George Seaton
  • Stars
    • Betty Grable
    • George Montgomery
    • Cesar Romero
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    504
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Walter Lang
    • Writer
      • George Seaton
    • Stars
      • Betty Grable
      • George Montgomery
      • Cesar Romero
    • 14User reviews
    • 8Critic reviews
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    Betty Grable, Cesar Romero, and George Montgomery in Coney Island (1943)
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    Betty Grable and George Montgomery in Coney Island (1943)
    Betty Grable and George Montgomery in Coney Island (1943)
    Betty Grable, Cesar Romero, and George Montgomery in Coney Island (1943)
    Betty Grable and Cesar Romero in Coney Island (1943)
    Betty Grable and George Montgomery in Coney Island (1943)
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    Betty Grable in Coney Island (1943)
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    Top cast

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    Betty Grable
    Betty Grable
    • Kate Farley
    George Montgomery
    George Montgomery
    • Eddie Johnson
    Cesar Romero
    Cesar Romero
    • Joe Rocco
    Charles Winninger
    Charles Winninger
    • Finnigan
    Phil Silvers
    Phil Silvers
    • Frankie
    Matt Briggs
    Matt Briggs
    • William 'Willie' Hammerstein
    Paul Hurst
    Paul Hurst
    • Louie
    Leo Diamond
    • Solidaires Leader
    • (as Leo Diamond and His Solidaires)
    Hal K. Dawson
    • Cashier
    • (scenes deleted)
    Bert Hanlon
    • Saloon Patron
    • (scenes deleted)
    Sam Harris
    Sam Harris
    • Saloon Patron
    • (scenes deleted)
    Bud Jamison
    Bud Jamison
    • Bartender
    • (scenes deleted)
    George Lloyd
    George Lloyd
    • Saloon Patron
    • (scenes deleted)
    Matt McHugh
    Matt McHugh
    • Saloon Patron
    • (scenes deleted)
    Herbert Ashley
    • Heckler
    • (uncredited)
    Eddie Borden
    Eddie Borden
    • Man in Carnival Crowd
    • (uncredited)
    George Boyce
    • Chorus Boy
    • (uncredited)
    Yakima Canutt
    Yakima Canutt
    • Saloon Waiter in Brawl
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Walter Lang
    • Writer
      • George Seaton
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      Betty Grable starred in this as well as its 1950 remake, Wabash Avenue (1950).
    • Goofs
      When one in NYC refers to "Brooklyn" especially in the late 19th century, they are referring to downtown Brooklyn, just off the Brooklyn Bridge. In New York City, the boroughs are made of small towns, so when they talk of where a New Yorker is from, they say "Flushing" or Brighton Beach" etc. So the character referring to Brooklyn as implying being far, it is a typical New Yorker way, and the area they speak of is about 10 miles, pretty far for horse and buggy or steam train.
    • Quotes

      Frankie: After all, what are rich people? Poor people with money!

    • Connections
      Featured in Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974)
    • Soundtracks
      Coney Island
      Music by Ralph Rainger

      Lyrics by Leo Robin

      Performed by the opening chorus; reprised by Betty Grable and mixed chorus; reprised by Grable, George Montgomery, Phyllis Kennedy, harmonica players and mixed chorus

    User reviews14

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    Hokey and a tad offensive
    Was very shocked 15 seconds into the film to see a character in blackface. Later there is an entire musical number in blackface. Lastly, the grand finale has a number in blackface as well. Is it just a sign of the times the film was made in? I guess. Do I have to celebrate it, or recommend it? No, I don't and no, I can't.

    I would allow that it works as a historical document, of sorts. Of a kind of entertainment that was wiped out by rock'n'roll. Cesar Romero delivers his usual classy, excellent performance. The leading lady was unfortunately portrayed as dumb enough to be manipulated at every turn, a mere chit in the 2 guys' competitive rivalry.
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    • moonkoil
    • Dec 9, 2006

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    • Release date
      • June 18, 1943 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Кони-Айленд
    • Filming locations
      • 20th Century Fox Studios - 10201 Pico Blvd., Century City, Los Angeles, California, USA(Studio)
    • Production company
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $1,620,000 (estimated)
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.37 : 1

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