Characters and Original Cast
- Jamison, desk clerk of The Cocoanuts, a hotel in Coconut Grove, Miami, Florida – Zeppo Marx
- Eddie, a bellhop – Georgie Hale
- Mrs. Potter, mother of Polly, a guest at the hotel – Margaret Dumont
- Harvey Yates, a con man, male friend of Penelope – Henry Wittemore
- Penelope Martin, disreputable woman, friend of Harvey – Janet Velie
- Polly Potter, daughter of Mrs. Potter, in love with Bob – Mabel Withee
- Robert Adams, young architect, in love with Polly – Jack Barker
- Henry W. Schlemmer, cynical, wise-cracking owner of The Cocoanuts hotel – Groucho Marx
- Willie the Wop, Italian-sounding thief – Chico Marx
- Silent Sam, mute thief, friend of Willie – Harpo Marx
- Hennessey, Police Detective – Basil Ruysdael
- Frances Williams – Herself
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