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Duck Soup (1933)

โ€œWar is swell...when the Marx Brothers are in it. They'll be out of the trenches by Christmas...if the food doesn't improve!โ€

7.3/10 ยท 889 votes 1h 8m nr ComedyWar

#3 of 3 films from 1933 #521 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Leo McCarey ยท Written by Harry Ruby, Bert Kalmar, Arthur Sheekman, Nat Perrin

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Overview

Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale.

Cast

Groucho Marxas Rufus T. Firefly
Harpo Marxas Pinky
Chico Marxas Chicolini
Zeppo Marxas Bob Roland
Margaret Dumontas Gloria Teasdale
Raquel Torresas Vera Marcal
Louis Calhernas Ambassador Trentino
Edmund Breeseas Zander
Leonid Kinskeyas Sylvanian Agitator
Charles Middletonas Prosecutor
Edgar Kennedyas Street Vendor
Edward Arnoldas Politician (uncredited)
Wade Boteleras Officer at Battle Headquarters (uncredited)
Sidney Braceyas Mrs. Teasdale's Butler (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateNovember 12, 1933
Runtime68 min (1h 8m) โ€” shorter as the 1933 average of 80 min
GenresComedy, War
LanguageEN
IMDbtt0023969

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Questions

How long is Duck Soup?
Duck Soup runs 68 minutes (1h 8m), short enough for a weeknight.
Is Duck Soup worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.3/10 across 889 votes, which places it #3 of 3 films released in 1933 in this index (top 33%) and #521 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Duck Soup?
Duck Soup was directed by Leo McCarey. Other well-rated titles by the same director: An Affair to Remember (1957).
Who stars in Duck Soup?
Groucho Marx as Rufus T. Firefly; Harpo Marx as Pinky; Chico Marx as Chicolini; Zeppo Marx as Bob Roland; Margaret Dumont as Gloria Teasdale; Raquel Torres as Vera Marcal.
What is Duck Soup rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Duck Soup?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/103581.

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