...an exceedingly hit-and-miss affair that is, unfortunately, more miss than hit.
Animal Crackers (1930)
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Reviews Counted:19
Fresh:18
Rotten:1
Average Rating:8.1/10
Runtime: 1 hr 38 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: Often considered their best, this second Marx Brothers movie revolves around a stolen painting and the sprawling estate of a wealthy dowager who soon finds Chico, Zeppo, Harpo, and, especially,... Often considered their best, this second Marx Brothers movie revolves around a stolen painting and the sprawling estate of a wealthy dowager who soon finds Chico, Zeppo, Harpo, and, especially, Groucho turning her life upsidedown. Groucho croons his famous "Hooray for Captain Spaulding" and delivers many of his most famous quips in this film based on a play by George S. Kaufman. [More]
Starring: Marx Brothers, Margaret Dumont, Lillian Roth, Louis Sorin
Starring: Marx Brothers, Margaret Dumont, Lillian Roth, Louis Sorin, Robert Greig, Hal Thompson, Groucho Marx, Zeppo Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx
Director: Victor Heerman
Director: Victor Heerman
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Reviews for Animal Crackers
The first Marx Brothers movie that really captures their unique approach to comedy.
The Marx Brothers second film was a box office smash that wowed the Depression audience with their zany brand of humor.
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