Copacabana
“So LAVISH! So LILTING! So LADEN with LAUGHTER!”
Synopsis
A talent agent sells his girlfriend to a nightclub – as two separate acts. The deception and constant costume changes are too much for his girl, and the men who have fallen for the different performers.
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1947 Copacabana - Movie Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2010-01-26
Top Cast
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Groucho Marx
Lionel Q. Deveraux
Carmen Miranda
Carmen Novarro / Mlle. Fifi
Steve Cochran
Steve Hunt
Andy Russell
Andy Russell
Gloria Jean
Anne Stuart
Earl Wilson
Self
Abel Green
Self
Louis Sobol
Self
Peggy De Castro
Singer
Cherie De Castro
Singer
Babette De Castro
Singer
Raul Reyes
Rhumba Dancer
Eva Reyes
Rhumba Dancer
Igor Dega
Specialty
Ralph Sanford
Liggett
Kay Marvis
Cigarette Girl
Chili Williams
Sobel's Showgirl
Merle McHugh
Copa Girl
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 30, 1947
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 19, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.96x
-$50K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alfred E. Green
- Screenplay & Story
- László Vadnay, Howard Harris, Allen Boretz
- Original Score
- Sam Coslow, Edward Ward
- Original Title
- Copacabana
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Production Budget
- $1.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.3M
- Production Studios
- Beacon Productions (III)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alfred E. Green
László Vadnay, Howard Harris, Allen Boretz, Sam Coslow
Sam Coslow, Edward Ward
Bert Glennon
Philip Cahn
Sam Coslow, David Hersh
Department Leadership Roster
Alfred E. Green
Director
László Vadnay
Screenplay
Howard Harris
Screenplay
Allen Boretz
Screenplay
Bert Glennon
Director of Photography
Philip Cahn
Editor
Sam Coslow
Producer
Edward Ward
Original Music Composer
Barjansky
Costume Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Copacabana
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Copacabana about?
A talent agent sells his girlfriend to a nightclub – as two separate acts. The deception and constant costume changes are too much for his girl, and the men who have fallen for the different performers.
Who directed Copacabana?
Copacabana was directed by Alfred E. Green.
Who stars in Copacabana?
The principal cast of Copacabana includes Groucho Marx, Carmen Miranda, Steve Cochran, Andy Russell, Gloria Jean.
When was Copacabana released and how long is it?
Copacabana was released in 1947 with a total runtime of 1h 32m.
What was the box office and production budget of Copacabana?
Copacabana had a reported production budget of $1.3M and grossed $1.3M at the worldwide box office (0.96 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Copacabana?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Copacabana was composed by Sam Coslow, Edward Ward.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Copacabana?
Copacabana holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).