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A Night at the Opera (1935)

โ€œDon't miss it! The funniest picture ever made!โ€

7.4/10 ยท 577 votes 1h 31m nr ComedyMusic

#2 of 3 films from 1935 #412 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Edmund Goulding, Sam Wood ยท Written by James Kevin McGuinness, Morrie Ryskind, George S. Kaufman

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Overview

The Marx Brothers take on high society and the opera world to bring two lovers together. A sly business manager and two wacky friends of two opera singers help them achieve success while humiliating their stuffy and snobbish enemies.

Cast

Groucho Marxas Otis B. Driftwood
Chico Marxas Fiorello
Harpo Marxas Tomasso
Kitty Carlisleas Rosa
Allan Jonesas Ricardo Barroni
Sig Rumanas Gottlieb
Walter Woolf Kingas Lassparri
Robert Emmett O'Connoras Henderson
Margaret Dumontas Mrs. Claypool
Edward Keaneas Captain
Evelyn Selbieas The Fortune Teller in 'Trovatore' (uncredited)
Purnell Prattas The Mayor of New York (uncredited)
Jonathan Haleas The Stage Manager (uncredited)
Otto Friesas Otto the Elevator Operator (uncredited)

Facts

Release dateNovember 15, 1935
Runtime91 min (1h 31m) โ€” about the same as the 1935 average of 84 min
GenresComedy, Music
LanguageEN
IMDbtt0026778

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Questions

How long is A Night at the Opera?
A Night at the Opera runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is A Night at the Opera worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 577 votes, which places it #2 of 3 films released in 1935 in this index (top 67%) and #412 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed A Night at the Opera?
A Night at the Opera was directed by Edmund Goulding, Sam Wood. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Gone with the Wind (1939).
Who stars in A Night at the Opera?
Groucho Marx as Otis B. Driftwood; Chico Marx as Fiorello; Harpo Marx as Tomasso; Kitty Carlisle as Rosa; Allan Jones as Ricardo Barroni; Sig Ruman as Gottlieb.
What is A Night at the Opera rated?
It carries a nr certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for A Night at the Opera?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/138587.

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