The Cohens and the Kellys in Atlantic City is a 1929 American sound part-talkie comedy film directed by William James Craft and starring George Sidney, Vera Gordon and Mack Swain. In addition to sequences with audible dialogue or talking sequences, the film features a synchronized musical score and sound effects along with English intertitles. The soundtrack was recorded using the Western Electric sound-on-film system. The film is the third entry in the series which began with The Cohens and Kellys, inspired by a play by Aaron Hoffman.The Cohens and the Kellys in Atlantic City at TCMDB Location shooting took place in Atlantic City. Originally shot as a synchronized film without dialogue, some talking sequences were later added at Universal Studios.Koszarski p.136 A print of The Cohens and the Kellys in Atlantic City exists.The Cohens and the Kellys in Atlantic City at silentera.com>
Synopsis Cohen and Kelly's bathing suit business is struggling financially as they have grown old-fashioned after thirty years. While they are away their respective children Rosalinde and Tom launch a new line of merchandise and promote with a planned beauty contest in the resort of Atlantic City.
Cast George Sidney as Nathaniel Cohen Vera Gordon as Melitta Cohen Mack Swain as Mr. Tom Kelly Kate Price as Mary Kelly Cornelius Keefe as Tom Kelly Jr. Nora Lane as Rosalinde Cohen Virginia Sale as Selma Meyer Tom Kennedy as Crook Walter Brennan as Man at Police Station
See also List of early sound feature films (1926–1929)
References
Bibliography Koszarski, Richard. Hollywood on the Hudson: Film and Television in New York from Griffith to Sarnoff. Rutgers University Press, 2008.
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