Coney Island (1943) - Movie

Coney Island (1943)
Eddie Johnson (George Montgomery) and Joe Rocco (Cesar Romero) were once partners in a carnival operation, but Joe tricked Eddie out of his share. In 1905, Eddie, now a promoter, finds his way to Joe's Coney Island saloon, intent on renewing their friendship and becoming a partner in his operation. Joe refuses, so Eddie concocts a plan with sideshow boss Frankie (Phil Silvers) to...

Release Date: June 18th, 1943

Not Yet Rated |1 hr 36 min

Plot Summary

Eddie Johnson (George Montgomery) and Joe Rocco (Cesar Romero) were once partners in a carnival operation, but Joe tricked Eddie out of his share. In 1905, Eddie, now a promoter, finds his way to Joe's Coney Island saloon, intent on renewing their friendship and becoming a partner in his operation. Joe refuses, so Eddie concocts a plan with sideshow boss Frankie (Phil Silvers) to change Joe's mind. When Eddie befriends singer Kate Farley (Betty Grable), things take a different turn.

Cast: Betty Grable, Cesar Romero, George Montgomery, Charles Winninger, Phil Silvers, Matt Briggs, Paul Hurst, Frank Orth

Director: Walter Lang

Genres: Musical , Romance

Production Co: 20th Century Fox

Keywords: Amusing, Rivalry, Love triangle, Rise, Cheeky, Lighthearted, Love

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Awards

Nominated Music (Scoring of a Musical Picture)

Oscars Academy Awards (1943)