Film

Coney Island

Release year

1943

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.

Directed by

Walter Lang

Cast

Betty Grable
George Montgomery
Cesar Romero
Phil Silvers
Charles Winninger
Matt Briggs

Poster artist

Eric Rohman