A Night at the Opera (1935) movie poster

A Night at the Opera (1935)

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๐Ÿ‘ 84%Google users liked it archived
Critics Score
๐ŸŽฌ 97% (RT: 97%) โ„น๏ธRT = Rotten Tomatoes (critic reviews). MC = Metacritic (weighted critic average). Critics Score is the average of both.
ComedyMusic

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Director
Sam Wood
Runtime
1h 31m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
TMDB Rating
7.4/10 (543 votes)
Rotten Tomatoes
97%
Cast
Groucho Marx as Otis B. Driftwood
Chico Marx as Fiorello
Harpo Marx as Tomasso
Allan Jones as Ricardo Barroni
Sig Ruman as Gottlieb
Walter Woolf King as Lassparri
Most people think so. 84% of audiences gave it a thumbs up based on 543 votes. Critics gave it 97%.
Overview
The Marx Brothers take on high society and the opera world to bring two lovers together. A sly business manager and two wacky friends of two opera singers help them achieve success while humiliating their stuffy and snobbish enemies. Wikipedia โ†—
Fun Facts
  • The initial cut of A Night at the Opera was reportedly much longer, with several subplots removed to improve the pacing.
  • Sam Wood cited several classic comedy films as the primary inspiration for the visual style.
Audience Consensus

A Night at the Opera is a 1935 comedy, music film directed by Sam Wood. The Marx Brothers take on high society and the opera world to bring two lovers together. A sly business manager and two wacky friends of two opera singers help them achieve success while humiliating their stuffy and snobbish enemies.

The film has been rated by 543 audiences on ThumbScore, reflecting its reach and engagement with viewers. As a comedy film, A Night at the Opera delivers on the expectations of its genre while bringing its own distinctive perspective to the storytelling. The production showcases the creative vision of its filmmaking team, bringing together performances, cinematography, and narrative elements that have resonated with audiences.

A Night at the Opera (1935) continues to find viewers through theatrical releases, streaming platforms, and home media, maintaining its place in the contemporary entertainment landscape. The film represents the kind of cinematic experience that has attracted a dedicated audience, with viewers appreciating its approach to the story and characters it presents.

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