Marx Brothers Movies

From Leo McCarey, starring Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx
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Duck Soup is a Marx Brothers classic and one of the most influential comedies in film history. It tells the story of the small country of Freedonia and the chaos that ensues when the wealthy Mrs. Teasdale hires the bumbling Rufus T. Firefly as the new president. Firefly and his cabinet, consisting of his dimwitted brothers Chicolini and Pinky, are quickly embroiled in a war with neighboring Sylvania over the hand of Mrs. Teasdale and the future of Freedonia. Along the way, there is a series of hilarious antics, misunderstandings, and physical comedy as the brothers outwit and outlast their enemies. At the end, Freedonia is saved and Firefly is recognized as one of the greatest minds in history. Duck Soup is filled with classic gags, sight gags, and one-liners that have stood the test of time.

From Norman Z. McLeod, starring Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, The Marx Brothers
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Horse Feathers is a classic Pre-Code comedy starring the Marx Brothers. The story follows Quincy Adams Wagstaff (Groucho Marx), the new president of Huxley University, as he attempts to assemble a winning football team despite the opposition of rival college Darwin. To accomplish this, Wagstaff conspires with his bumbling son Frank (Harpo Marx) to hire two ringers (Chico Marx and Zeppo Marx) to bolster the team's chances. As Wagstaff and his cohorts scheme, they must contend with several devious plot twists involving a professor, a gambler, and a group of college punks. Through a series of hijinks, double-crosses, and puns, Wagstaff ultimately manages to put together a winning team, in the process uncovering a plot to fix the big game.

From Victor Heerman, starring Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, The Marx Brothers
Rated G

From Norman Z. McLeod, starring Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, The Marx Brothers, Chico Marx
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From Directors: Robert Florey, Joseph Santley, starring Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx
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