31-477: Cracked Nuts may refer to: Cracked Nuts (1931 film) , an American pre-Code comedy film directed by Edward F. Cline Cracked Nuts (1941 film) , an American comedy film directed by Edward F. Cline, unrelated to the 1931 film Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title Cracked Nuts . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
62-497: A large estate in El Dorania and has been vocal about her displeasure with the current monarch. Wendell agrees to furnish the revolutionaries with $ 100,000 to further their cause. Meanwhile, back in El Dorania, Zander Ulysses Parkhurst (Robert Woolsey), better known by his acronym, Zup, is a casino owner. One night he believes he has hit the jackpot when he wins the crown of the country in a crap game with King Oscar (Harvey Clark),
93-536: A qualifying festival for the Short Films category for the annual Academy Awards . The festival has paid tribute to numerous influential filmmakers and artists over the years, including Agnès Varda , Pedro Almodóvar and David Lynch as guest artistic directors, and has screened scores of films that have gone on to win Oscar nominations and awards. The movies selected by AFI are assigned to different sections for
124-517: A revolution in a fictional kingdom , a concept which would be further developed two years later with the Marx Brothers ' Duck Soup . Additionally, the song, "El Manicero" was used in both films (during the opening credits in this film, while Groucho Marx hums the tune during the later film). American Film Institute The American Film Institute ( AFI ) is an American nonprofit film organization that educates filmmakers and honors
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341-784: The AFI Conservatory for nine years. Jan Schuette took over as dean in 2014 and served until 2017. Film producer Richard Gladstein was dean from 2017 until 2019, when Susan Ruskin was appointed. AFI Conservatory's alumni have careers in film, television and on the web. They have been recognized with all of the major industry awards—Academy Award, Emmy Award, guild awards, and the Tony Award . AFI operates two film festivals: AFI Fest in Los Angeles, and AFI Docs (formally known as Silverdocs) in Silver Spring, Maryland , and Washington, D.C. Commonly shortened to AFI Fest , it
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403-659: The Dog (2021), Anthony Hopkins 's The Father (2020), Noah Baumbach 's Marriage Story (2019), Peter Farrelly 's Green Book (2018), Luca Guadagnino 's Call Me by Your Name (2017), Damien Chazelle 's La La Land (2016), and Adam McKay 's The Big Short (2015). Held annually in June, AFI Docs (formerly Silverdocs) is a documentary festival in Washington, D.C. The festival attracts over 27,000 documentary enthusiasts. The AFI Catalog, started in 1968,
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465-696: The arts and academia. The institute established a training program for filmmakers known then as the Center for Advanced Film Studies. Also created in the early years were a repertory film exhibition program at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and the AFI Catalog of Feature Films — a scholarly source for American film history. The institute moved to its current eight-acre Hollywood campus in 1981. The film training program grew into
496-436: The bombs lands over an oil deposit, which begins to gush forth. The country, now rich, is no longer interested in revolution. Zup remains king and Wendell gets to marry Betty, much to the chagrin of Aunt Minnie. (Cast list as per AFI database) Even though the film was successful at the box office, making a profit of $ 150,000, the film did not fare well with some critics of the time. The Motion Picture Herald said that
527-569: The brainchild of General Bogardus (Stanley Fields), who agrees to allow Zup to be killed in the modern fashion—with bombs dropped from airplanes. Wendell arranges for all the bombs to be disarmed and lets Zup know there is nothing to fear. The day of assassination arrives during a national celebration, but Zup is unafraid since he knows that the bombs won't detonate. However, as the bombs begin to fall they explode, since they have been re-armed without Wendell's knowledge. The two friends flee for their lives, and as they do, fortune shines on them as one of
558-407: The comedy duo Wheeler & Woolsey ( Bert Wheeler and Robert Woolsey ) as well as Dorothy Lee . It also features Boris Karloff in a small supporting role. The film was one of RKO's only financial successes of the year, with a profit of just over $ 150,000. Wendell Graham (Bert Wheeler), while a millionaire through inheritance, is incredibly irresponsible. On a trans-Atlantic crossing, he meets
589-415: The current monarch, they intend to make him their king. This sits well with Wendell, who feels that this will prove his worth to Aunt Minnie. When he arrives in the country, he realizes that the current monarch is his old friend from Brooklyn, Zup. Their celebratory reunion is short-lived when Wendell realizes that he needs to kill Zup in order to assume the throne. Wendell discovers that the assassinations are
620-669: The editing process, the song was added in March 1931. The original title of this film was Assorted Nuts , but was changed to Cracked Nuts in February 1931. RKO was deciding on whether or not they could cast Woolsey and Wheeler separately in films. This film was a test, since over half the film is not of the duo, but of the two actors separately. Since the film did well, both actors were rewarded with their own solo projects later in 1931, Wheeler in Too Many Cooks , while Woolsey
651-714: The festival; these include Galas/Red Carpet Premieres, Special Screenings, Documentaries, Discovery, and Short Film Competition. Formerly named Galas, it is AFI Fest’s section for the most highly anticipated films at the festival, presenting selected feature-length movies from world-class filmmakers and artisans. Although it is a very restrictive selection, usually presenting between three and seven movies at most, many films selected by AFI for this section eventually also earn an Academy Award Best Picture nomination. Examples include Bradley Cooper 's Maestro (2023), Steven Spielberg 's The Fabelmans (2022), Will Smith 's King Richard (2021), Jane Campion 's The Power of
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#1732787473635682-443: The film, "... was, no doubt intended for a comedy but we missed the intent and went to sleep on it." Variety felt the film was far too long, which diluted the true comedic elements. Silver Screen rated the film, "Fair". Photoplay was a bit more kind, complaining that the comedy duo of Wheeler/Woolsey was being rushed into too many films, much to their detriment, but in spite of this, "... you'll laugh anyway, particularly in
713-564: The heritage of the motion picture arts in the United States . AFI is supported by private funding and public membership fees. The institute is composed of leaders from the film, entertainment, business, and academic communities. The board of trustees is chaired by Kathleen Kennedy and the board of directors chaired by Robert A. Daly guide the organization, which is led by President and CEO , film historian Bob Gazzale . Prior leaders were founding director George Stevens Jr. (from
744-400: The later sequences where motion replaces gabble." Film Daily said the film "... was weak, the dialogue filled with unfunny puns, and Woolsey and Wheeler at a loss for new antics ...." "Dance" (1931), music by Harry Tierney , lyrics by Ray Egan, sung and danced by Bert Wheeler and Dorothy Lee . The song was a last-minute addition to the film by producer William LeBaron. While already in
775-559: The link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cracked_Nuts&oldid=1017124424 " Category : Disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages Cracked Nuts (1931 film) Cracked Nuts is a 1931 American pre-Code comedy film directed by Edward F. Cline , from an original screenplay written by Al Boasberg and Ralph Spence . The film stars
806-552: The lovely Betty Harrington (Dorothy Lee), and her stuffy, over-protective aunt, Minnie Van Varden (Edna May Oliver). Wendell is definitely interested, and his interest is reciprocated by Betty; however, Aunt Minnie takes an instant dislike to the young man. On the same ship are several dissidents who are seeking financial support for their revolution back home in the fictional country of El Dorania. Wendell believes that if he offers them financial support in their revolutionary pursuits, this will enhance his position with Aunt Minnie, who owns
837-571: The organization's inception in 1967 until 1980) and Jean Picker Firstenberg (from 1980 to 2007). The American Film Institute was founded by a 1965 presidential mandate announced in the Rose Garden of the White House by Lyndon B. Johnson —to establish a national arts organization to preserve the legacy of American film heritage, educate the next generation of filmmakers, and honor the artists and their work. Two years later, in 1967, AFI
868-449: The owner of which becomes king of the country. Unbeknownst to Zup, Oscar has deliberately lost the crown, since he realizes that whoever the king is targeted for death. After he is crowned king, Zup learns from Queen Carlotta (Leni Stengel) that a king's reign in El Dorania has averaged a single month over the past year, after which they are assassinated. Wendell is told by the revolutionaries as they near El Dorania that after they overthrow
899-676: Was established, supported by the National Endowment for the Arts , the Motion Picture Association of America and the Ford Foundation . The original 22-member Board of Trustees included actor Gregory Peck as chairman and actor Sidney Poitier as vice-chairman, as well as director Francis Ford Coppola , film historian Arthur Schlesinger, Jr. , lobbyist Jack Valenti , and other representatives from
930-458: Was in Everything's Rosie . But after that brief soiree, the two comedians were re-united for the remainder of their careers. The director, Edward F. Cline, would direct another film with exactly the same name, Cracked Nuts , for Universal in 1941. It had absolutely no connection with this film other than the title and director. This was the first talking film which used the concept of
961-681: Was voted the greatest American film twice. The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center is a moving image exhibition, education and cultural center located in Silver Spring, Maryland. Anchored by the restoration of noted architect John Eberson's historic 1938 Silver Theatre, it features 32,000 square feet of new construction housing two stadium theatres, office and meeting space, and reception and exhibit areas. The AFI Silver Theatre and Cultural Center presents film and video programming, augmented by filmmaker interviews, panels, discussions, and musical performances. The Directing Workshop for Women