Duck Soup (1933)
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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Rufus T. Firefly -
Pinky -
Chicolini -
Bob Roland -
Gloria Teasdale -
Vera Marcal -
Ambassador Trentino -
Zander -
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Director:
Leo McCareyWriters:
Bert Kalmar (story), Harry Ruby (story), Arthur Sheekman (additional dialogue), Nat Perrin (additional dialogue)All Cast & Crew
Awards
2 wins & 2 nominations.Reviews & Commentary
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Trivia
Screenwriters Harry Ruby and Bert Kalmar were standing on the set one day when an extra standing next to them said, "I don't know who wrote this stuff but they ought to be arrested...they should be in a different business." Kalmer, who was known as a rational and calm man, said to Ruby, "I'm going over to hit him. Who does he think he is? He's just an extra!" But before fisticuffs erupted, Kalmer and Ruby were informed that Chico Marx had paid the extra to rib the screenwriters, just for the hell of it.
Quotes
Minister of Finance:
Your Excellency, here's the Treasury Department's report, sir. I hope you'll find it clear.
Rufus T. Firefly:
Clear? Huh! Why a four-year-old child could understand this report.
Rufus T. Firefly:
Run out and find me a four-year-old child. I can't make head or tail out of it.
Goofs
In Mrs. Teasdale's house, when Firefly sits down, everybody (Trentino, Vera and Mrs. Teasdale) changes positions around him.
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The Old Grey Mare(uncredited)
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Plot Summary
Synopsis (WARNING: Spoilers)
Genres
Comedy | Musical | WarDetails
Release Date:
17 November 1933Language
English
Country of Origin
USAFilming Locations
Loja, Granada, Andalucía, SpainBox Office
Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$103,800
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