Coronado
“ROMANCE SET TO RHYTHM!”
Synopsis
Southern California's Hotel Coronado caters to and is frequented by members of the social upper-crust. Although she lives on the wrong side of the San Diego track, in a tent-city with her father. Otto, and ditzy sister, Violet, June Wray is a singer with the Eddy Duchin Orchestra appearing to the hotel. Johnny Marvin, an aspiring songwriter and the son of a wealthy automobile manufacturer, is staying at the hotel and, from they moment June and Johnny meet, they fall instantly in love. Trouble arises when Johnny's father objects to the romance, and complications and help arrive in the form of two Marine-hating sailors,Chuck Hornbostel and "Pinky" Falls, when Chuck marries June's ditzy sister.
Top Cast
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Johnny Downs
Johnny Marvin
Betty Burgess
June Wray
Jack Haley
Chuck Hornbostel
Andy Devine
Pinky Falls
Leon Errol
Otto Wray
Alice White
Violet Wray Hornbostel
Eddy Duchin
Eddie - Orchestra Leader
Jameson Thomas
Carlton
Berton Churchill
Walter Marvin
Nella Walker
Mrs. Gloria Marvin
Julie Bishop
Barbara Forrest (as Jacqueline Wells)
James Burke
Slug Moran
James B. Carson
Marine
Billy Bletcher
Waiter (uncredited)
Billy Gilbert
Waiter (uncredited)
Fayard Nicholas
Dance Specialty (uncredited)
Harold Nicholas
Dance Specialty (uncredited)
Joe Barton
Minor Role (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 27, 1935
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Norman Z. McLeod
- Screenplay & Story
- Frank Butler, Don Hartman
- Original Title
- Coronado
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 17m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Norman Z. McLeod
Frank Butler, Don Hartman
William LeBaron
Department Leadership Roster
Norman Z. McLeod
Director
Frank Butler
Screenplay
Don Hartman
Screenplay
William LeBaron
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Coronado.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coronado
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Coronado about?
Southern California's Hotel Coronado caters to and is frequented by members of the social upper-crust. Although she lives on the wrong side of the San Diego track, in a tent-city with her father. Otto, and ditzy sister, Violet, June Wray is a singer with the Eddy Duchin Orchestra appearing to the hotel. Johnny Marvin, an aspiring songwriter and the son of a wealthy automobile manufacturer, is staying at the hotel and, from they moment June and Johnny meet, they fall instantly in love. Trouble arises when Johnny's father objects to the romance, and complications and help arrive in the form of two Marine-hating sailors,Chuck Hornbostel and "Pinky" Falls, when Chuck marries June's ditzy sister.
Who directed Coronado?
Coronado was directed by Norman Z. McLeod.
Who stars in Coronado?
The principal cast of Coronado includes Johnny Downs, Betty Burgess, Jack Haley, Andy Devine, Leon Errol.
When was Coronado released and how long is it?
Coronado was released in 1935 with a total runtime of 1h 17m.