Duck Soup (1933)
War is swell...when the Marx Brothers are in it. They'll be out of the trenches by Christmas...if the food doesn't improve!
Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale.
Director: Leo McCarey
Genre: Comedy, War
Runtime: 68 min
Release Date: November 12, 1933
Cast
- Groucho Marx - Rufus T. Firefly
- Harpo Marx - Pinky
- Chico Marx - Chicolini
- Zeppo Marx - Bob Roland
- Margaret Dumont - Gloria Teasdale
- Raquel Torres - Vera Marcal
- Louis Calhern - Ambassador Trentino
- Edmund Breese - Zander
- Leonid Kinskey - Sylvanian Agitator
- Charles Middleton - Prosecutor
Screenplay
Cinematography: Henry Sharp
Editing: LeRoy Stone
Production: Paramount Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy, Dark Comedy and Irony
Keywords
ambassador, dictator, widow, spy, siege, musical, lemonade, cigar smoking, slapstick comedy, black and white, pre-code, dowager, fictitious country, geofiction, absurd
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Duck Soup about?
- Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale.
- Who directed Duck Soup?
- Duck Soup was directed by Leo McCarey.
- Who stars in Duck Soup?
- Duck Soup stars Groucho Marx, Harpo Marx, Chico Marx, Zeppo Marx, Margaret Dumont, Raquel Torres.
- How long is Duck Soup?
- Duck Soup has a runtime of 1h 8m (68 minutes).
- What genre is Duck Soup?
- Duck Soup is a Comedy, War film.
- Where was Duck Soup produced?
- Duck Soup was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Duck Soup?
- The themes of Duck Soup include: Slapstick Comedy and Chaos, Slapstick Confusion and Misfortunes, Fun Physical Comedy, Dark Comedy and Irony.