Duck Soup (1933)

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Rufus T. Firefly is named president/dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of wealthy Mrs. Teasdale.

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Awards

2 wins & 2 nominations.

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11 October 2002 | gridoon
8
| Worthy of several viewings.
Very likely their best film. This is pure surrealism from start to finish, with some of their best-executed routines, and a welcome absence of (serious) musical numbers. Whether it has Harpo answering the phone, Groucho explaining his tax policy or Chico giving a detailed report of his weekly surveillance tactics ("On Wednesday we fool him: We no show up"), this is the epitome of the Marx Brothers movies. And here's one of the funniest lines that nobody else has mentioned: "Ok, I give up. How about your glass of water?" (well, it's only funny in context). (***)

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Did You Know?

Trivia

Groucho Marx attributed the film's strong satire on war to director Leo McCarey.

Quotes

Rufus T. Firefly: The man doesn't live who can call a Firefly an upstart. Why, the Mayflower was full of Fireflys, and a few horseflies, too. The Fireflys were on the upper deck and the horseflies were on the Fireflys.

Goofs

When Firefly sings with his trousers up, he puts his left hand behind him holding the cigar. In the following shot, when he yells "My car!", the cigar has disappeared.

Soundtracks

The Sailor's Hornpipe
(uncredited)
Traditional
Played briefly during the "Freedonia Hymn" sequence

Storyline

Plot Summary

Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)

Genres

Comedy | Musical | War

Details

Release Date:

17 November 1933

Language

English

Country of Origin

USA

Filming Locations

Loja, Granada, Andalucía, Spain

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