The Cohens and Kellys in Atlantic City (1929)
70 mins | Comedy | 17 March 1929
Cast:
George Sidney, Vera Gordon, Mack Swain [ More ]Director:
William J. CraftWriter:
Jack TownleyCinematographer:
Al JonesEditors:
Charles Craft, Richard CahoonProduction Company:
Universal Pictures Corp.Some scenes were filmed on location in Atlantic City, NJ. For additional information on the "Cohens and Kellys" series, See Entry for The Cohens and Kellys in Africa and consult the Series ... More Less
Some scenes were filmed on location in Atlantic City, NJ. For additional information on the "Cohens and Kellys" series, See Entry for The Cohens and Kellys in Africa and consult the Series Index. More Less
After thirty years in the bathing suit business, Cohen and Kelly have fallen on hard times; their merchandise and their business methods are both out of date. While they are away on a selling trip, Cohen's daughter, Rosie, and Kelly's son, Pat, introduce a new line of merchandise into the family business. To promote it, they plan a beauty contest to be held in Atlantic City. Cohen and Kelly return in a rage, and the children sneak off to Atlantic City to avoid involving their parents in the contest. After numerous complications, Rosie wins the contest, the business is saved, and the two families share a happy ... + −
After thirty years in the bathing suit business, Cohen and Kelly have fallen on hard times; their merchandise and their business methods are both out of date. While they are away on a selling trip, Cohen's daughter, Rosie, and Kelly's son, Pat, introduce a new line of merchandise into the family business. To promote it, they plan a beauty contest to be held in Atlantic City. Cohen and Kelly return in a rage, and the children sneak off to Atlantic City to avoid involving their parents in the contest. After numerous complications, Rosie wins the contest, the business is saved, and the two families share a happy reunion. + −
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