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Duck Soup is a 1933 American pre-Code musical black comedy film written by Bert Kalmar and Harry Ruby (with additional dialogue by Arthur Sheekman and Nat Perrin) and directed by Leo McCarey.
A classic slapstick comedy film starring the Marx Brothers as the president and spies of Freedonia, a fictional country facing war with Sylvania. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find out more about the plot, trivia, and awards of Duck Soup.
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- Comedy, Musical
- Leo McCarey
- 1933-11-17
Jul 9, 2000 · Roger Ebert praises the Marx Brothers' anarchic comedy masterpiece, "Duck Soup", as a surrealist and absurdist essay on politics and warfare. He admires Groucho's puns, Harpo's physical humor, and the brothers' influence on American comedy.
Duck Soup, American screwball comedy, released in 1933, that is considered to be among the Marx Brothers’ best films. It is especially noted for its anarchic style and effective satirization of war.
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When the tiny nation of Freedonia goes bankrupt, its wealthy benefactor, Mrs. Teasdale (Margaret Dumont), insists that the wacky Rufus T. Firefly (Groucho Marx) become the...
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- Groucho Marx
- Leo Mccarey
- Comedy
Groucho, Harpo, Chico and Zeppo Marx are at their very best in the political satire Duck Soup which is often regarded as the comedy legends' funniest and most popular film.
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Rufus T. Firefly is named the dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of his wealthy backer Mrs. Teasdale, contending with two inept spies who can't seem to keep straight which side they're on.
