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Horse Feathers

  • 1932
  • Approved
  • 1h 8m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
14K
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Groucho Marx, Chico Marx, Harpo Marx, Thelma Todd, and The Marx Brothers in Horse Feathers (1932)
Quincy Adams Wagstaff, the new president of Huxley University, accidentally hires bumblers Baravelli and Pinky to help his school win the big football game against the rival Darwin University.
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Quincy Adams Wagstaff, Huxley University's new president, accidentally hires bumblers Baravelli and Pinky to help his school win the big football game against their rival, Darwin University.Quincy Adams Wagstaff, Huxley University's new president, accidentally hires bumblers Baravelli and Pinky to help his school win the big football game against their rival, Darwin University.Quincy Adams Wagstaff, Huxley University's new president, accidentally hires bumblers Baravelli and Pinky to help his school win the big football game against their rival, Darwin University.

  • Director
    • Norman Z. McLeod
  • Writers
    • Bert Kalmar
    • Harry Ruby
    • S.J. Perelman
  • Stars
    • Groucho Marx
    • Chico Marx
    • Harpo Marx
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.5/10
    14K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Norman Z. McLeod
    • Writers
      • Bert Kalmar
      • Harry Ruby
      • S.J. Perelman
    • Stars
      • Groucho Marx
      • Chico Marx
      • Harpo Marx
    • 121User reviews
    • 63Critic reviews
    • 83Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx
    • Professor Quincy Adams Wagstaff
    • (as The Four Marx Brothers)
    Chico Marx
    Chico Marx
    • Baravelli
    • (as The Four Marx Brothers)
    Harpo Marx
    Harpo Marx
    • Pinky
    • (as The Four Marx Brothers)
    The Marx Brothers
    The Marx Brothers
      Zeppo Marx
      Zeppo Marx
      • Frank Wagstaff
      • (as The Four Marx Brothers)
      Thelma Todd
      Thelma Todd
      • Connie Bailey
      David Landau
      David Landau
      • Jennings
      Bobby Barber
      Bobby Barber
      • Speakeasy Patron
      • (uncredited)
      Reginald Barlow
      Reginald Barlow
      • Retiring College President
      • (uncredited)
      Vince Barnett
      Vince Barnett
      • Speakeasy Patron
      • (uncredited)
      Sheila Bromley
      Sheila Bromley
      • Wagstaff's Receptionist
      • (uncredited)
      E.H. Calvert
      E.H. Calvert
      • Professor in Wagstaff's Study
      • (uncredited)
      Edgar Dearing
      Edgar Dearing
      • Speakeasy Bartender
      • (uncredited)
      Robert Greig
      Robert Greig
      • Biology Professor Giving Lecture
      • (uncredited)
      Theresa Harris
      Theresa Harris
      • Laura - Connie's Maid
      • (uncredited)
      Edward LeSaint
      Edward LeSaint
      • Professor in Wagstaff's Study
      • (uncredited)
      Florine McKinney
      Florine McKinney
      • Peggy Carrington
      • (uncredited)
      Nat Pendleton
      Nat Pendleton
      • MacHardie - Darwin Player
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Norman Z. McLeod
      • Writers
        • Bert Kalmar
        • Harry Ruby
        • S.J. Perelman
      • All cast & crew
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      Did you know

      • Trivia
        During filming, Chico Marx was in a car accident and shattered his kneecap. In some scenes, he can be seen limping.
      • Goofs
        After Huxley kicks an extra point following Pinky's touchdown, Darwin kicks off to Huxley.
      • Quotes
        • Professor Wagstaff: Baravelli, you've got the brain of a four-year-old boy, and I bet he was glad to get rid of it.
      • Alternate versions
        There is an Italian edition of this film on DVD, distributed by DNA Srl: "PIUME DI CAVALLO (I fratelli Marx al college, 1932)" (in double version 1.33:1 and 1.78:1), re-edited with the contribution of film historian Riccardo Cusin. This version is also available for streaming on some platforms.
      • Connections
        Featured in Hollywood: The Gift of Laughter (1982)
      • Soundtracks
        Whatever It Is, I'm Against It
        (1932) (uncredited)

        Music by Harry Ruby

        Lyrics by Bert Kalmar

        Sung by Groucho Marx and Chorus

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      Details

      • Release date
        • August 19, 1932 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Die Marx Brothers auf der Universität
      • Filming locations
        • Occidental College - 1600 Campus Road, Eagle Rock, Los Angeles, California, USA
      • Production company
        • Paramount Pictures
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      Box office

      • Gross worldwide
        • $208
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      Tech specs

      • Runtime
        • 1h 8m(68 min)
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.37 : 1

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