Coney Island
“RAGTIME RHYTHMS! TOPS IN ENTERTAINMENT!”
Synopsis
Set at the turn of the century, smooth talking con man Eddie Johnson weasels his way into a job at friend and rival Joe Rocco's Coney Island night spot. Eddie meets the club's star attraction (and Joe's love interest), Kate Farley, a brash singer with a penchant for flashy clothes. Eddie and Kate argue as he tries to soften her image. Eventually, Kate becomes the toast of Coney Island and the two fall in love. Joe then tries to sabotage their marriage plans.
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Coney Island - Trailer (1943)
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-02-17
Top Cast
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Betty Grable
Kate Farley
George Montgomery
Eddie Johnson
Cesar Romero
Joe Rocco
Phil Silvers
Frankie
Charles Winninger
Finnigan
Matt Briggs
William Hammerstein
Phyllis Kennedy
Dolly
Paul Hurst
Louie
Andrew Tombes
Horace Carter
Frank Orth
Bartender
Libby Taylor
Libby
Bess Flowers
Society Patron at Ocean Gardens
Byron Foulger
Church Organist
Hermes Pan
Specialty Dancer
Leo Diamond
Solidaires Leader
Herbert Ashley
Heckler
Eddie Borden
Man in Carnival Crowd
George Boyce
Chorus Boy
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 18, 1943
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$1.6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$3.3M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.04x
+$1.7M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Walter Lang
- Screenplay & Story
- George Seaton
- Original Score
- Cyril J. Mockridge
- Original Title
- Coney Island
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 36m
- Production Budget
- $1.6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $3.3M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walter Lang
George Seaton, Leo Robin
Cyril J. Mockridge
Robert L. Simpson
William Perlberg
Department Leadership Roster
Walter Lang
Director
George Seaton
Screenplay
William Perlberg
Producer
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Helen Rose
Costume Design
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Coney Island
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What is Coney Island about?
Set at the turn of the century, smooth talking con man Eddie Johnson weasels his way into a job at friend and rival Joe Rocco's Coney Island night spot. Eddie meets the club's star attraction (and Joe's love interest), Kate Farley, a brash singer with a penchant for flashy clothes. Eddie and Kate argue as he tries to soften her image. Eventually, Kate becomes the toast of Coney Island and the two fall in love. Joe then tries to sabotage their marriage plans.
Who directed Coney Island?
Coney Island was directed by Walter Lang.
Who stars in Coney Island?
The principal cast of Coney Island includes Betty Grable, George Montgomery, Cesar Romero, Phil Silvers, Charles Winninger.
When was Coney Island released and how long is it?
Coney Island was released in 1943 with a total runtime of 1h 36m.
What was the box office and production budget of Coney Island?
Coney Island had a reported production budget of $1.6M and grossed $3.3M at the worldwide box office (2.04 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for Coney Island?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Coney Island was composed by Cyril J. Mockridge.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Coney Island?
Coney Island holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).