Directed by:
Victor HeermanCinematography:
George J. FolseyComposer:
Max ReeseCast:
Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Lillian Roth, Margaret Dumont, Margaret Irving, Robert Greig, Donald MacBride, Robert AllenPlots(1)
The Marx Brothers' second film is an adaptation of their Broadway hit. Mrs Rittenhouse (Margaret Dumont) is throwing a high society party, at which African explorer Jeffrey T. Spaulding (Groucho Marx) is the guest of honour. When a valuable painting is stolen from the house, Spaulding teams up with Italian musician Emanual Ravelli (Chico Marx) and the eccentric Professor (Harpo Marx) to track down the thieves - in between trading insults with their fellow guests and generally creating mayhem! (Universal Pictures UK)
(more)Videos (1)
Reviews (1)
Groucho Marx reminds me of Vlasta Burian in some scenes, primarily with his quick wit, but I definitely prefer Burian. However, the Marx brothers cannot be denied that they are simply funny and overall artistically talented, as evidenced by their musical numbers. It was amusing to me that it was not until this movie that I realized Groucho's mustache - and actually his eyebrows - are drawn on.
()
