The Cohens and Kellys in Scotland (1930)
83 mins | Comedy | 17 March 1930
Cast:
George Sidney, Charles Murray , Vera Gordon [ More ]Director:
William J. CraftWriter:
John McDermottCinematographer:
C. Allen JonesEditor:
Harry LiebProduction Company:
Universal Pictures Corp.The Cohens and Kellys in Scotland was the fourth in a series of seven “Cohens and Kellys” films. It marked the return of Charles Murray to the role of “Kelly,” and thus a re-teaming of the four lead actors from the first picture, The Cohens and the Kellys (1926, see entry), which included Murray, George Sidney, Kate Price, and Vera Gordon. An item in the 29 Jun 1929 Universal Weekly announced that it would be one of six Laemmle Special Productions for 1929-1930 release. The film was slated to open on St. Patrick’s Day, 17 Mar 1930, as had The Cohens and Kellys in Atlantic City (1929, see entry).
Principal photography was scheduled to begin at Universal Pictures Corp.’s studio in Universal City, CA, the week of 1 Jan 1930, according to that day’s Var. A 12 Jan 1930 Film Daily noted that golf scenes were shot on a golf course in Glendale, CA. On 4 Feb 1930, Film Daily reported that filming had ended.
Prior to the 17 Mar 1930 general release, the film opened the week of 7 Mar 1930 at New York City’s Colony Theatre, and around the same time at Chicago, IL’s Woods Theatre, as announced in a 22 Mar 1930 Universal Weekly item, which boasted high ticket sales for pre-release showings in both cities. A 16 Mar 1930 opening took place at Los Angeles, CA’s Million Dollar Theatre. ...
The Cohens and Kellys in Scotland was the fourth in a series of seven “Cohens and Kellys” films. It marked the return of Charles Murray to the role of “Kelly,” and thus a re-teaming of the four lead actors from the first picture, The Cohens and the Kellys (1926, see entry), which included Murray, George Sidney, Kate Price, and Vera Gordon. An item in the 29 Jun 1929 Universal Weekly announced that it would be one of six Laemmle Special Productions for 1929-1930 release. The film was slated to open on St. Patrick’s Day, 17 Mar 1930, as had The Cohens and Kellys in Atlantic City (1929, see entry).
Principal photography was scheduled to begin at Universal Pictures Corp.’s studio in Universal City, CA, the week of 1 Jan 1930, according to that day’s Var. A 12 Jan 1930 Film Daily noted that golf scenes were shot on a golf course in Glendale, CA. On 4 Feb 1930, Film Daily reported that filming had ended.
Prior to the 17 Mar 1930 general release, the film opened the week of 7 Mar 1930 at New York City’s Colony Theatre, and around the same time at Chicago, IL’s Woods Theatre, as announced in a 22 Mar 1930 Universal Weekly item, which boasted high ticket sales for pre-release showings in both cities. A 16 Mar 1930 opening took place at Los Angeles, CA’s Million Dollar Theatre.
Accompanied by their respective spouses, Cohen and Kelly go to Scotland to buy plaids, each having received a tip that the Prince of Morania, a style dictator, is to have a plaid motif in his spring collection. Cohen buys all the plaids of McPherson, while Kelly purchases those of McDonald. Cohen gets into trouble with a stranger on the golf course and is horrified to find that he has insulted the prince. They attend the races where the prince is expected to show himself in plaids, but his clothes are covered by his raincoat. Thinking themselves ruined, each decides to commit suicide; however, when Cohen tries to drown himself, Kelly rescues him. They astound McPherson and McDonald by asking them to buy back the plaids, but when the prince is seen wearing them in a parade, the Scotsmen gladly pay them a ...
Accompanied by their respective spouses, Cohen and Kelly go to Scotland to buy plaids, each having received a tip that the Prince of Morania, a style dictator, is to have a plaid motif in his spring collection. Cohen buys all the plaids of McPherson, while Kelly purchases those of McDonald. Cohen gets into trouble with a stranger on the golf course and is horrified to find that he has insulted the prince. They attend the races where the prince is expected to show himself in plaids, but his clothes are covered by his raincoat. Thinking themselves ruined, each decides to commit suicide; however, when Cohen tries to drown himself, Kelly rescues him. They astound McPherson and McDonald by asking them to buy back the plaids, but when the prince is seen wearing them in a parade, the Scotsmen gladly pay them a fortune.
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