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Duck Soup

  • 1933
  • Approved
  • 1h 9m
IMDb RATING
7.7/10
64K
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Duck Soup (1933)
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Dark ComedyFarceQuirky ComedySatireSlapstickComedyMusical

Rufus T. Firefly is named the dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of his wealthy backer Mrs. Teasdale, contending with two inept spies who c... Read allRufus T. Firefly is named the dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of his wealthy backer Mrs. Teasdale, contending with two inept spies who can't seem to keep straight which side they're on.Rufus T. Firefly is named the dictator of bankrupt Freedonia and declares war on neighboring Sylvania over the love of his wealthy backer Mrs. Teasdale, contending with two inept spies who can't seem to keep straight which side they're on.

  • Director
    • Leo McCarey
  • Writers
    • Bert Kalmar
    • Harry Ruby
    • Arthur Sheekman
  • Stars
    • Groucho Marx
    • Harpo Marx
    • Chico Marx
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.7/10
    64K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Leo McCarey
    • Writers
      • Bert Kalmar
      • Harry Ruby
      • Arthur Sheekman
    • Stars
      • Groucho Marx
      • Harpo Marx
      • Chico Marx
    • 327User reviews
    • 92Critic reviews
    • 93Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 2 nominations total

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    Trailer 1:40
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    Photos78

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    Top Cast45

    Groucho Marx
    Groucho Marx
    • Rufus T. Firefly
    Harpo Marx
    Harpo Marx
    • Pinky
    Chico Marx
    Chico Marx
    • Chicolini
    The Marx Brothers
    The Marx Brothers
      Zeppo Marx
      Zeppo Marx
      • Bob Roland
      Margaret Dumont
      Margaret Dumont
      • Mrs. Teasdale
      Raquel Torres
      Raquel Torres
      • Vera Marcal
      Louis Calhern
      Louis Calhern
      • Trentino
      Edmund Breese
      Edmund Breese
      • Zander
      Leonid Kinskey
      Leonid Kinskey
      • Agitator
      • (as Leonid Kinsky)
      Charles Middleton
      Charles Middleton
      • Prosecutor
      • (as Charles B. Middleton)
      Edgar Kennedy
      Edgar Kennedy
      • Street Vendor
      Wade Boteler
      Wade Boteler
      • Officer at Battle Headquarters
      • (uncredited)
      Sidney Bracey
      Sidney Bracey
      • Mrs. Teasdale's Butler
      • (uncredited)
      Lynn Browning
      Lynn Browning
      • Chorus Girl
      • (uncredited)
      E.H. Calvert
      E.H. Calvert
      • Officer in Battle Sequence
      • (uncredited)
      Margaret Carthew
      • Chorus Girl
      • (uncredited)
      Azelie Cecil
      Azelie Cecil
      • Chorus Girl
      • (uncredited)
      • Director
        • Leo McCarey
      • Writers
        • Bert Kalmar
        • Harry Ruby
        • Arthur Sheekman
      • All cast & crew
      • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

      User reviews327

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      Summary

      Reviewers say 'Duck Soup' Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua. Ut enim ad minim veniam, quis nostrud exercitation ullamco laboris nisi ut aliquip ex ea commodo consequat. Duis aute irure dolor in reprehenderit in voluptate velit esse cillum dolore eu fugiat nulla pariatur. Excepteur sint occaecat cupidatat non proident, sunt in culpa qui officia deserunt mollit anim id est laborum. Curabitur pretium tincidunt lacus.

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      Quirky Comedy
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      Satire
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      Slapstick
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      Comedy
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      Musical

      Storyline

      Did you know

      • Trivia
        Italian dictator Benito Mussolini banned the film from Italy because he thought it was a direct attack on him. When news of this reached The Marx Brothers, they were reportedly ecstatic.
      • Goofs
        (at around 4 mins) Vera goes from wearing a dress that shows decolletage, to her breasts being fully covered, during the party scene.
      • Quotes
        • Rufus T. Firefly: Not that I care, but where is your husband?
        • Mrs. Teasdale: Why, he's dead.
        • Rufus T. Firefly: I bet he's just using that as an excuse.
        • Mrs. Teasdale: I was with him to the very end.
        • Rufus T. Firefly: No wonder he passed away.
        • Mrs. Teasdale: I held him in my arms and kissed him.
        • Rufus T. Firefly: Oh, I see, then it was murder. Will you marry me? Did he leave you any money? Answer the second question first.
        • Mrs. Teasdale: He left me his entire fortune.
        • Rufus T. Firefly: Is that so? Can't you see what I'm trying to tell you? I love you.
      • Connections
        Edited into World War Brown (2014)
      • Soundtracks
        His Excellency Is Due
        (1933) (uncredited)
        Music by Harry Ruby
        Lyrics by Bert Kalmar
        Sung by Zeppo Marx and Margaret Dumont with chorus

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      Details

      • Release date
        • November 17, 1933 (United States)
      • Country of origin
        • United States
      • Language
        • English
      • Also known as
        • Héroes de ocasión
      • Filming locations
        • Loja, Granada, Andalucía, Spain(aerial view of Sylvania)
      • Production company
        • Paramount Pictures
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      Box office

      • Gross worldwide
        • $106,318
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      Tech specs

      • Runtime
        • 1h 9m(69 min)
      • Color
        • Black and White
      • Aspect ratio
        • 1.37 : 1

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