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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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Jul 21, 1998

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07/02/08
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...an exceedingly hit-and-miss affair that is, unfortunately, more miss than hit.

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02/28/06
David Nusair
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01/28/06
Mordaunt Hall
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New York Times
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Cole Smithey
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Jake Euker
Jake Euker
F5 (Wichita, KS)

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06/26/05
Emanuel Levy
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EmanuelLevy.Com

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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Dennis Schwartz
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11/23/04
Rumsey Taylor
Rumsey Taylor
Not Coming to a Theater Near You

The first Marx Brothers movie that really captures their unique approach to comedy.

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07/23/04
Dan Lybarger
Dan Lybarger
Nitrate Online

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01/30/04
Lori Hoffman
Lori Hoffman
Atlantic City Weekly

Prime wackiness from the Brothers

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01/11/04
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James Sanford
Kalamazoo Gazette

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Josh Gilchrist
Josh Gilchrist
Billings Outpost (Montana)
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05/24/03
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More brilliant fun from the Marx Brothers.

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12/01/02
Tony Toscano
Tony Toscano
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Damn, these guys were funny.

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