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The Big Store (1941)

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Average Rating: 5.3/10
Reviews Counted: 9
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Release Date: Jun 20, 1941 Wide

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In the last of the Marx Brothers' MGM films, The Big Store, Groucho Marx plays two-bit detective Wolf J. Flywheel, hired by department-store owner Martha Phelps (Margaret Dumont) to act as bodyguard for Martha's nephew and sole heir, Tommy Rogers (Tony Martin). Crooked store manager Grover (Douglas Dumbrille) is anxious to take over the operation and to hide the fact that he's been juggling the books; to expedite this, he has arranged several "accidents" to put Tommy out of the way. Despite his

Unrated, 1 hr. 36 min.

Musical & Performing Arts, Classics, Comedy

Directed By: Charles Reisner

Written By: Sid Kuller, Hal Fimberg, Ray Golden

In Theaters: Jun 20, 1941 Wide

Cast

Groucho Marx
Wolf J. Flywheel
Chico Marx
Ravelli
Harpo Marx
Wacky
Tony Martin
Tommy Rogers
Virginia Grey
Joan Sutton
Margaret Dumont
Martha Phelps
Douglas Dumbrille
Mr. Grover
William Tannen
Fred Sutton
Marion Martin
Peggy Arden
Virginia O'Brien
Kitty
Henry Armetta
Giuseppe
Anna Demetrio
Maria
Paul Stanton
George Hastings
Russell Hicks
Arthur Hastings
Bradley Page
Duke
Clara Blandick
Harry C. Bradley
Charles Holland
Marx Brothers
Douglass Dumbrille

Critic Reviews for The Big Store

All Critics (13) | Top Critics (2) | Fresh (6) | Rotten (3) | DVD (3)

Too many dead spots.

April 12, 2005 Full Review Source: Ozus' World Movie Reviews

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Dennis Schwartz

Ozus' World Movie Reviews

Low-grade comedy is a disappointment for Marx fans

April 12, 2005 Comment

Daniel Eagan

Film Journal International

The kind of movie that takes you about an hour to figure out that you've already seen it. If you last an hour.

August 23, 2004 Full Review Source: Film Freak Central

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Walter Chaw

Film Freak Central

Four stars JUST for Harpo's secret room concert!

April 10, 2004 Comment

Emily Blunt

Blunt Review

One of the boys' weaker entries, but with enough good moments to make it worthwhile.

February 12, 2003 Comment

Ken Hanke

Mountain Xpress (Asheville, NC)

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This Marx Brothers movie starts out just as funny as ever, but close to the end it gets overly silly and stupid, I am mostly referring to the chase scene, but in the end it gets back on track. Worth a look, especially if you're a fan.

September 11, 2010

AJ Verser

Super Reviewer

Mediocre Marx Brothers

March 25, 2008

Ken Stachnik

Super Reviewer

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