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Coney Island Overview:

Coney Island (1943) was a Musical - Comedy Film directed by Walter Lang and produced by William Perlberg.

SYNOPSIS

This lush period musical set in turn-of-the-century New York stars Grable as an ambitious showgirl caught between club owner Romero and smooth-talking Montgomery, who starts managing Grable's career and wants more than just her name in the lights. As the rivals bicker, Grable lights up the boardwalk. Songs include, "Pretty Baby," "Live from Louisville," "Oh Susanna," "Deep River," and "Cuddle Up a Little Closer."

(Source: available at Amazon AMC Classic Movie Companion).

Academy Awards 1943 --- Ceremony Number 16 (source: AMPAS)

AwardRecipientResult
Best Music - ScoringAlfred NewmanNominated
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Coney Island Facts
"Lux Radio Theater" broadcast a 60 minute radio adaptation of the movie onSeptember 30, 1946 with Betty Grable reprising her film role.
Betty Grable starred in this as well as its 1950 remake, Wabash Avenue.
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